The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public scam alert following a bank report about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. The alert relates to phishing instant messages and phishing emails targeting customers of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited. 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 ask for sensitive 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 financial transactions in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in its press release and to report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-02-23
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert over phishing messages and emails impersonating Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake internet banking screens targeting Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited customers. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not request sensitive information or direct customers to websites via embedded hyperlinks. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.