The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following a press release by China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. about a fraudulent website and a fake internet banking login screen that were reported to the HKMA. 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 personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. It advised anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent site or login screen to contact the bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent China Minsheng Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and fake internet banking login screen linked to China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information through these channels. Individuals who interacted with the fraudulent site should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.