The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited’s notification of a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that were reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages 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, including via embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen should contact Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-07
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send messages with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Police.