Alert Issued by Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Banking Scams

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an alert warning the public about reported fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, and phishing emails by several banks in Hong Kong. The alert comes after Bank of Singapore Limited, China CITIC Bank International Limited, and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited reported various types of scams. The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to conduct transactions or ask for sensitive information.

Key Takeaways:

• Bank of Singapore Limited has reported a fraudulent website scam.
• China CITIC Bank International Limited has reported phishing emails.
• OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has reported a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen scam.
• The scams involve embedded hyperlinks that direct users to fake websites to conduct transactions or provide sensitive information.
• The HKMA warns the public not to respond to such scams and to report them to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
• The public is reminded to be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages from banks or anyone asking for sensitive information.

Statistics:

• 3 banks have reported various types of scams: Bank of Singapore Limited, China CITIC Bank International Limited, and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
• The scams involve fraudulent websites (2 cases), phishing emails (1 case), and internet banking login screen scams (1 case).
• The HKMA has issued a public alert regarding these scams.

Sources:

• Hong Kong SAR Government
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)