The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about phishing instant messages related to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, following reports received by the HKMA and referencing the bank’s own press release. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, nor request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who provided personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the messages to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-26
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about phishing instant messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about phishing messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who responded to such messages should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.