The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the authority. It reminded customers that banks do not send SMS messages or emails containing links to conduct transactions and do not request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who disclosed personal information or conducted a financial transaction in response to these scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
2026-09-24Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank impersonation and phishing scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about fraudulent banking websites, login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Banks do not send transaction links or request passwords and one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS.