The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following The Bank of East Asia, Limited’s report of a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ 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 or in response to the website or login screen concerned to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-27
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Bank of East Asia website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen 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 via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who have interacted with the fraudulent site are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.