The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public scam alert after receiving reports from banks about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. The alert references bank press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reminded the public 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 transactions in response to the scams to contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding bank press release and to report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-02-16
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert after banks report fraudulent websites and phishing attempts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails. The alert highlights press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and Chong Hing Bank. The HKMA advises against providing sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and urges reporting incidents to the relevant bank and Hong Kong Police Force.