The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following Chong Hing Bank Limited’s report of a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen connected to the bank. The HKMA reminded the public 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 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 transactions through the fraudulent website or login screen to contact Chong Hing Bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-17
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Chong Hing Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information through such means. It advised affected individuals to contact Chong Hing Bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.