The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a press release by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. 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 personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the fraudulent sites or screens to contact the bank using the details in HSBC’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-30
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about fraudulent HSBC websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. It advised affected individuals to contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.