The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert highlighting a Bank of East Asia press release on fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens 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. Customers who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent sites or login screens were advised to contact the Bank of East Asia using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to the Bank of East Asia. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected customers should contact the Bank of East Asia and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.