The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public following a press release by OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited on fraudulent websites that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions through the websites concerned are advised to contact OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited using the contact information in its press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent websites linked to OCBC Bank Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites linked to OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with links for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact OCBC Bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.