The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert following reports of a fraudulent website and phishing instant messages linked to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. 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. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the website or messages to contact the bank using the contact 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 2025-01-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent HSBC website and phishing instant messages
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert regarding a fraudulent website and phishing messages linked to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send messages with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals are advised to contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.