The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, linking to the bank’s press release via the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or carried out transactions through the fraudulent sites or login screens are advised to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-15
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens impersonating The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.