The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public warning about press releases from banks concerning fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams that have been reported to the HKMA. Links to the relevant bank press releases are available on the HKMA website. The notice reiterates that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or conducted financial transactions through these scams should contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-05-13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public to bank reported fraudulent websites phishing emails and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public warning highlighting recent bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. It reiterates that banks will not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advises customers to contact their bank and report incidents to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.