The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert following Bank of Singapore Limited’s report of a fraudulent social media account that has been brought to the HKMA’s attention. 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, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email, or SMS. The HKMA advised anyone who has shared personal information or conducted transactions via the account to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-27
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent social media account linked to Bank of Singapore Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about a fraudulent social media account reported by Bank of Singapore 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. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions through the account should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.