The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert highlighting bank notices about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covers The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank and Chong Hing Bank in relation to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, and Hang Seng Bank in relation to fraudulent websites and phishing instant messages. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with 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.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-10
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent bank websites and phishing scams affecting four banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails involving The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, and Hang Seng Bank. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords by phone, email, or SMS.