The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, following a bank press release and reports made to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks that direct customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and do not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent websites or login screens to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information this way. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions on these fraudulent sites should contact the bank and report to the Police.