The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert referring to a DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited press release on fraudulent websites and phishing emails that have been reported to the HKMA. 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 personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions via the websites or emails concerned are advised to contact the bank using details in DBS’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-04
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent websites and phishing emails linked to DBS Bank Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert about fraudulent websites and phishing emails linked to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact DBS using details from the bank's press release and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.