The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported by a bank. It reminded customers that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email or request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advised anyone affected to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
2026-08-20Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-related phishing and online scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned of bank-related phishing and online scams. Customers should not use transaction links sent by SMS or email or disclose passwords or one-time passwords through those channels.