The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public alert highlighting press releases from listed banks about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams that have been reported to the HKMA. Links to the relevant bank press releases are available on the HKMA website. The notice reiterates that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including through embedded links. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank using the information in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-04-30
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-reported fraudulent websites login screens and phishing emails
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public alert highlighting bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. The notice reiterates that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login or one-time passwords, and advises affected individuals to contact their bank and report cases to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.