The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited press release about a fraudulent website and a fake internet banking login screen that were reported to the HKMA. A link to the bank’s press release is available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers 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 financial transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen should contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-24
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Bank of China (Hong Kong) website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website and fake internet banking login screen linked to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.