The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has alerted the public to a bank press release on scam activity that was reported to the authority, involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams. A link to the bank's press release is available on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority website. The authority reminded the public that banks do not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions. Banks also do not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including through embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who has provided personal information or carried out financial transactions through or in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-07
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to reported bank phishing and scam activity
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about reported scam activity linked to a bank press release, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing emails. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email or request passwords or one-time passwords through those channels. Affected individuals should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.