The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a website alert following a press release from Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. about a fraudulent website that has been reported to the HKMA, with a link to the bank’s notice posted on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions via the website concerned were advised to contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-11
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., directing the public to the bank's notice on the HKMA website. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send messages with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Police.