The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to scams reported in a bank press release, reminded customers that banks do not send transaction links or request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advised anyone who disclosed personal information or conducted transactions in response to contact the relevant bank and the Hong Kong Police Force.
2026-08-19Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues public alert on bank-related online scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-related online scams and reiterated that banks do not send transaction links or request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS.