The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, following reports made to the HKMA and a related bank press release linked from the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing them to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded links. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through, or in response to, the websites or login screens concerned was advised to contact the bank using the contact details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-24
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens associated with The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized 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 these fraudulent sites are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.