The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public following a press release by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited about phishing instant messages that were reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor will they request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to the messages to contact the bank using the contact information in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about phishing instant messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Asia Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding phishing instant messages reported by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. It advised affected individuals to contact the bank and report to the Police.