The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert highlighting bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams reported to the HKMA, involving The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and Dah Sing Bank, Limited. Hyperlinks to the relevant bank press releases are available on the HKMA website. Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens were reported by The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, while Dah Sing Bank, Limited reported a fraudulent website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to these scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-12-09
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent bank websites and phishing linked to Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank and Dah Sing Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails involving several banks, including The Bank of East Asia and Dah Sing Bank. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.