The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a press release by The Bank of East Asia, Limited about a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that have been reported to the HKMA, and provided a link to the bank’s release on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ websites to carry out transactions, and will not ask for sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Password by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions via the relevant website or login screen should contact the bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-28
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Bank of East Asia website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding 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. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.