The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has alerted the public to bank press releases on scams reported to it, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scam attempts. It reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to their 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. Links to the relevant bank press releases are available on the HKMA website. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or carried out financial transactions through the scams should contact the relevant bank using the information in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-06-10
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to reported bank phishing scams and fraudulent websites
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to bank press releases on scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scam attempts. It reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords, and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and report cases to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.