The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public alert referencing bank-issued warnings about scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related tactics that have been reported to the HKMA. The alert cites press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Limited on fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, and from Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited on a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams were advised to contact the relevant bank using details in the bank press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-12-24
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert linked to fraudulent bank websites and phishing attempts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails. The alert references warnings from The Bank of East Asia and Shanghai Commercial Bank about these scams. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS.