HKMA Urges Public to Note Fraud Cases Linked to Five Banks
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On 23 October 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority urged the public to stay alert, saying Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) had issued press releases about fraudulent websites and online banking login screens and reported the incidents to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not use SMS or email hyperlinks to direct customers to websites for transactions, nor will they ask customers to provide login passwords and one-time passwords. The HKMA said anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions should contact the relevant 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 Scams Related to Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial, Chong Hing, Chiyu and OCBC
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay vigilant. Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) have issued press releases about fraudulent websites and online banking login screens, and have reported the incidents to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority 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 call 2860 5012 to report to the police.
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