The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to a bank press release concerning fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams that have been reported to the HKMA. It directed readers to the relevant press release via the HKMA website. The notice reiterates that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct customers to bank websites to carry out transactions. Banks also will not ask customers for sensitive information, including login passwords or one-time passwords, by phone, email or SMS, including through embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who has provided personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to reported phishing, fraudulent website and fake banking login scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about reported fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams linked to a bank notice posted on the HKMA website. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email and do not request passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone affected should contact the relevant bank and report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force.