HKMA Urges Vigilance Against Fraudulent Websites Linked to Six Banks
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On 27 October 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority urged the public to stay vigilant, saying that six banks — Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Chiyu Banking Corporation, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) and Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) — had issued press releases about scams including fraudulent websites and online banking login screens, and had reported them to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not direct customers to websites for transactions through hyperlinks in SMS messages or emails, nor will they ask customers to provide sensitive information such as login passwords and one-time passwords. The HKMA also urged anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions to contact the relevant bank and call the Police Criminal Headquarters Information Centre on 2860 5012 to report the case. The matter currently remains at the stage of the HKMA's appeal and the banks' reports, and the report did not mention whether anyone had been arrested or any specific loss figures.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報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.
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