HKMA Urges Public to Beware of Fake Bank of East Asia and Chiyu Banking Websites
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On 20 October 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an appeal reminding members of the public to stay alert to fraudulent websites and phishing emails involving Bank of East Asia and Chiyu Banking. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said both banks had issued press releases about the fraudulent websites and online banking login screens and had reported the incidents to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority also reminded the public that banks will not guide customers to websites via SMS or email hyperlinks to conduct transactions, nor will they ask customers to provide login passwords and one-time passwords. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority appealed to anyone who has provided personal information to the relevant websites or conducted transactions there to contact the bank and call 2860 5012 to report to the police.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報HKMA Urges Public to Beware of Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Emails Related to Bank of East Asia and Chiyu Banking
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay alert after Bank of East Asia and Chiyu Banking issued press releases about fraudulent websites and online banking login screens and reported them to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminds the public that banks will not direct customers to websites for transactions through hyperlinks in SMS messages or emails, nor will they ask for login passwords and one-time passwords. Those who have provided personal information or conducted transactions should contact their banks and report the matter to the police on 2860 5012.
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