The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a scam alert drawing attention to notices issued by five banks about scams reported to the HKMA, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other related frauds. Links to the banks’ press releases were made available on the HKMA website. The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) reported fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) reported phishing instant messages. 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 request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS; affected individuals should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-12-16
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert covering five banks and warns against fraudulent banking websites and phishing messages
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert highlighting fraudulent activities reported by five banks, including fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent login screens. The alert emphasizes that banks will not send SMS or emails with links for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals are advised to contact their bank and report incidents to the Hong Kong Police Force.