The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public after receiving reports from banks about scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other related fraud. The reported incidents relate to The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited (fraudulent website and internet banking login screen), and Chong Hing Bank Limited and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens). The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor will they request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams is advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-17
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of bank-related scams involving fraudulent websites and phishing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted about scams with fake websites, banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting banks like The Bank of East Asia and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong). HKMA stressed banks won't send SMS or emails with transaction hyperlinks or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected customers should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.