The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited press release on fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent websites or login screens were advised to contact the bank using details in Chiyu Banking’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-01-21
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent Chiyu Banking Corporation websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will 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.