The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public following a press release by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported to the HKMA. A link to the bank’s press release is available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS messages or emails with 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. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the fraudulent websites or login screens was advised to contact the bank and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-10
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent China Construction Bank (Asia) 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 China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send messages with hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.