The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public scam alert referencing bank-issued notices about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covers phishing emails linked to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and fraudulent websites linked to Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks). Anyone who provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the scams was advised to contact the relevant bank using details in its press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-10-20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert over phishing emails targeting Bank of China (Hong Kong) and fraudulent Citibank (Hong Kong) websites
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and Citibank (Hong Kong) 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. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.