The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to bank press releases concerning fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other reported scams. It reminded customers that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing links to conduct transactions or request login passwords or one time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or conducted a transaction in response to a scam should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
2026-09-23Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent banking websites, phishing and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to fraudulent banking websites, phishing messages and other scams. Banks will not send links for transactions or request passwords or one time passwords by phone, email or SMS.