The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert linking to bank press releases on scams reported to the HKMA, involving phishing emails and fraudulent websites or internet banking login screens. The alert covers phishing emails targeting DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited. 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 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 scams to contact the relevant bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-04-01
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to phishing and fraudulent website scams targeting DBS Hong Kong and Chiyu Banking
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert on phishing emails targeting DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited. It reiterated that banks will not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advised affected individuals to contact the relevant bank and report incidents to Hong Kong Police.