The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported by banks, with links to the relevant bank press releases available on the HKMA website. It reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who disclosed personal information or conducted financial transactions through the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-02
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-reported phishing websites and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has alerted the public to fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported by banks. It reminded customers that banks do not send embedded links for transactions or request passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the relevant bank and report the case to police.