The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert following a Chong Hing Bank Limited press release about a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who provided personal information or carried out transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen should contact Chong Hing Bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-28
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of a fraudulent Chong Hing Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert regarding a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send messages 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.