The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to press releases issued by 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 authority reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or carried out 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.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-21
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-reported fraudulent websites, phishing emails and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email and do not request passwords or one-time passwords through those channels. Affected individuals should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.