The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert linking to bank press releases on scams involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The alert relates to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank 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 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 in response to the scams is advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding bank press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-04-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens linked to Shanghai Commercial Bank and Chong Hing Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert on scams involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited. It reiterated that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords, and advised affected individuals to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.