The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a public alert referencing bank notices about scams reported to the HKMA, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other related attempts. The alert covers incidents linked to The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited, with the reported scam types including fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with 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. It advised anyone who has shared personal information or carried out transactions in response to the scams 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 2025-06-09
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites, login screens and phishing attempts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted about scams with fake websites, banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and Chong Hing Bank. HKMA stressed banks won't send SMS or emails with transaction hyperlinks or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Customers who shared personal information or conducted transactions due to these scams should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.