The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, following a bank press release on incidents reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers 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 has provided personal information or carried out transactions via the fraudulent sites or screens is advised to contact the bank using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-07
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to 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 linked to The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with links for transactions or request sensitive information through such means. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Police.