The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to bank press releases on reported fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams, with links to those notices available on the HKMA website. It reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing them 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 disclosed personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent banking websites, phishing emails and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about reported fraudulent banking websites, fake login screens, phishing emails and other scams flagged by banks. It reiterated that banks do not send embedded links for transactions or ask for passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected customers should contact their bank and report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force.