The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public following a press release by Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing users 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent websites or login screens should contact Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-15
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send messages with embedded hyperlinks or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.