The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a scam alert following reports of fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams involving several banks. The alert references bank press releases concerning fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens affecting The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. 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 ask for 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 the scams is advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-10-21
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent banking websites and login screens targeting four banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting banks like The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA stressed that banks won't send SMS or emails with transaction hyperlinks or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.