The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of bank-related scams, directing the public to bank press releases on fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related fraud. The alert covers scams referenced by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (fraudulent website) and China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens). The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to the scams is 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 2026-03-09
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens linked to two banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about bank-related scams involving fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake internet banking login screens. The alert highlights scams linked to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA advises the public to avoid sharing sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and to report incidents to the relevant bank and Hong Kong Police Force.