The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited’s report of a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ websites to carry out transactions, nor will they ask for sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen are advised to contact the bank using the details in Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited’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 public about fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen reported by Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information through these channels. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.