The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of bank-related fraud involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. The alert references press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited concerning fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor will they request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions in response to these scams are advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-01-08
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of bank-related scams tied to fraudulent websites and phishing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public scam alert regarding bank-related fraud involving fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent internet banking screens, emphasizing that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.