The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, linking to the bank’s press release via the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded customers that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing users to bank websites to carry out transactions, and do not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions through the fraudulent sites or screens is advised to contact the bank using the contact details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-26
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Bank of East Asia websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens impersonating The Bank of East Asia, Limited. The HKMA reminded customers that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.