The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, and linked to the bank’s press release on the incident. 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 request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the fraudulent websites or login screens should contact the bank using the details provided in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-08
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens spoofing The Bank of East Asia
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who have interacted with these fraudulent sites should contact the bank and report to the Police.