The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited press release about a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing them 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. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen to contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-01-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent China Construction Bank Asia website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Customers who interacted with the fraudulent site should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.