The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert after Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited reported a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the fraudulent site or login screen is advised to contact Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-01-10
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert following Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited's report of a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen. 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. Individuals who have interacted with the fraudulent site are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.