The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public scam alert after receiving a report relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting The Bank of East Asia, Limited, with a link to the bank’s press release made available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct 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 provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams were advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-12-04
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank using details from the bank’s press release and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.