The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert referring to bank notices about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA. The alert covers incidents linked to The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, with links to the banks’ press releases provided on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams is 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 2026-02-27
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens affecting Bank of East Asia and Chong Hing Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and other scams involving The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.