The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following Chong Hing Bank Limited’s report of a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen, which have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor will they request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the fraudulent site or login screen are advised to contact Chong Hing Bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-08
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Chong Hing Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen reported by Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact Chong Hing Bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.