The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has alerted the public to press releases issued by banks on scams reported to the authority, including fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Links to the banks’ notices are available on the HKMA website. The alert reiterates that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-06-04
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of bank-reported fraudulent websites fake login screens and phishing emails
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an alert on scams involving fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other schemes, with links to related bank press releases on its website. It reiterates that banks do not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information by phone, email or SMS, and advises anyone who has disclosed information or transacted in response to such scams to contact their bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.