The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about scams reported by a bank through a press release linked on the HKMA website, covering fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related fraud attempts. The notice is aimed at customers who may be targeted through messages or webpages impersonating a bank. The HKMA reiterated that banks do not send SMS messages or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and do not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, including through embedded links. Anyone who has disclosed personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank using the details in the corresponding press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-06-26
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to bank-reported phishing and fraudulent website scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public warning about bank-reported scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing messages. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email or request passwords or one-time passwords through those channels. Affected customers should contact the relevant bank and report the case to the police.