HKMA Urges Public to Beware of Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Emails Linked to Six Banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay alert after Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) and Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) issued press releases and reported to the HKMA on scams involving fraudulent websites and online banking login screens. The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not direct customers to websites for transactions via SMS or email hyperlinks, nor will they ask for sensitive information such as login passwords and one-time passwords. Those who have provided personal information or conducted transactions should contact the relevant bank and call 2860 5012 to report to the Police Criminal Headquarters Information Centre.