The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public alert about a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, following a bank press release reported to the HKMA and linked from its website. 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 personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen should contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-09
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent website and internet banking login screen impersonating The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.