HKMA Urges Public to Note Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Emails of Six Banks
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On 28 October 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an appeal reminding the public to stay alert after Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) and HSBC had issued press releases about scams involving fraudulent websites and online banking login screens. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said banks will not direct customers to websites for transactions through hyperlinks in SMS messages or emails, nor will they ask customers to provide login passwords and one-time passwords. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminded those who have provided personal information or conducted transactions to contact the relevant bank and call 2860 5012 to report to the police. The current development is that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public appeal, and all six banks involved have issued notices about the relevant scams.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報HKMA Urges Public to Note Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Email Scam Notices Issued by Six Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay alert and note that Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) and HSBC have issued press releases on scams involving fraudulent websites and online banking login screens. The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not use SMS or email hyperlinks to direct customers to websites for transactions, nor will they ask for login passwords and one-time passwords. Those who have provided personal information or conducted transactions should contact the relevant bank and report to the police on 2860 5012.
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