The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public after reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, referencing a related bank press release linked from the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct users 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 (including via embedded hyperlinks). Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the suspected websites or login screens is advised to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-08
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of 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 related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Customers who have shared personal information or conducted transactions on these sites should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.