The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a scam alert drawing attention to bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covers The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited (fraudulent website and internet banking login screen), Chong Hing Bank Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens), and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (phishing instant messages). 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 information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. The HKMA advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to the scams to contact the relevant bank using details in the corresponding bank press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-12
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and phishing messages affecting five banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails involving banks like The Bank of East Asia and Shanghai Commercial Bank. The alert emphasizes that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.