The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert following a press release by The Bank of East Asia, Limited regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the relevant websites or login screens to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported by The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information by phone, email, or SMS. It advised affected individuals to contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.