The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to press releases issued by banks about scams reported to the authority, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scam activity. Links to the relevant bank notices are available on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority website. The authority also reminded customers that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing them to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or carried out financial transactions through the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-15
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-reported phishing scams and fake banking websites
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login pages, phishing emails and related fraud. It reminded customers that banks do not send embedded links for transactions or ask for passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS.