The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public scam alert following bank press releases reporting fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams involving Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public 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, including via embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams was 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 2025-06-03
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and phishing targeting three banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and other scams involving Shanghai Commercial Bank, The Bank of East Asia, and Chong Hing Bank. The HKMA emphasized banks will not send SMS or emails with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.