The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert after receiving reports from several banks about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. The alert covers The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-12-30
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about bank-related phishing and fraudulent internet banking websites
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert following reports from several banks about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake internet banking login screens. The alert involves The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, and Bank of China (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone.