The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public scam alert referencing bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covers The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited (fraudulent website and internet banking login screen) and Dah Sing Bank, Limited (fraudulent social media account). The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive 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 in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding bank press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-16
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert covering fraudulent bank websites, login screens and social media accounts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake banking login screens, and phishing emails involving banks like The Bank of East Asia and Dah Sing Bank. The alert stresses that banks won't send SMS or emails with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.