The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams linked to press releases by four banks. The affected banks are The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited (fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens) and Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. (fraudulent website). The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-11-12
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about bank-related scams involving fraudulent websites and phishing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to press releases by four banks, including The Bank of East Asia and Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.