The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and other scams linked to press releases by several banks. The alert references scams involving The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, each relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks). It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to these scams 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 2025-07-22
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about bank-related scam websites and phishing attempts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites and fake internet banking login screens linked to 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. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.