The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a scam alert following reports of fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams linked to three banks. The alert references bank press releases concerning The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, each involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, nor request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords via phone, email or SMS.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent bank websites and phishing scams affecting three banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, and Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS.