The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public alert pointing to press releases from relevant banks about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams that have been reported to it. It reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or carried out financial transactions through these scams should contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-05-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to reported fraudulent bank websites phishing emails and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert highlighting bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. It reiterated that banks do not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and report cases to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.