The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert to the public about phishing instant messages connected to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, following a bank press release reported to the HKMA. 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 personal 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 messages to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-24
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to phishing instant messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding phishing instant messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who responded to such messages are advised to contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.