The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert after DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited issued a press release on a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen that were reported to the HKMA. A link to the bank’s press release is available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct customers to banks’ 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the fraudulent website or login screen should contact the bank using the details in the press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-08
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert following DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited's report of a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send messages with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who interacted with the fraudulent site should contact the bank and report to the Police.