The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert drawing attention to bank notices about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covered The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, with each reporting fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams was advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-03-12
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and Chong Hing Bank. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.