The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public alert referencing bank-issued notices on reported scams involving a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen impersonating The Bank of East Asia, Limited, and phishing emails targeting customers of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) 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 request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords via phone, email, or SMS, including through embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams to contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding bank press release and to report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-11-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent Bank of East Asia website and DBS Hong Kong phishing emails
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert regarding scams involving a fraudulent website and phishing emails impersonating The Bank of East Asia and DBS Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA emphasized that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police.