The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert drawing attention to a bank press release concerning suspected scams reported to the HKMA, including phishing instant messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited. The HKMA noted the bank’s notice covers fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scam variants, with a link to the bank’s press release made available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ websites to carry out 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 has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the scams concerned should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-10-30
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert over phishing instant messages targeting Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited customers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about phishing scams linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, highlighting fraudulent websites and phishing emails. 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 Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.