The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to bank-reported scams involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, with hyperlinks to the relevant bank press releases made available on the HKMA website. The alert covers Chong Hing Bank Limited and Dah Sing Bank, Limited. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing users 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. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams is advised to contact the relevant bank using details in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-06-05
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent banking websites targeting Chong Hing Bank and Dah Sing Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about scams involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to Chong Hing Bank Limited and Dah Sing Bank, Limited. The HKMA emphasized banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected customers should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force Crime Wing Information Centre.