The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a press release from The Bank of East Asia, Limited about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen that were reported to the HKMA. 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 personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. The HKMA advised anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent site or login screen to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-10
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Bank of East Asia website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen reported by The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who interacted with the fraudulent site should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.