The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a press release by The Bank of East Asia, Limited reporting fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been notified to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with 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 (including via embedded hyperlinks). Anyone who may have provided personal information or conducted transactions via the relevant websites or login screens is advised to contact the bank using the details in The Bank of East Asia’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-01
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported by The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Customers who interacted with these fraudulent sites should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.