The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams affecting several banks in Hong Kong. The alert references bank press releases involving The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited (fraudulent website and internet banking login screen) and Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited (fraudulent websites). 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. Individuals who have disclosed personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-08-21
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of bank-related scams involving fraudulent websites and phishing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert due to fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails affecting banks like The Bank of East Asia and Shanghai Commercial Bank. The HKMA stressed that banks won't send SMS or emails with embedded links for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.