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Alert Issued by Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Phishing Schemes

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert warning citizens about a surge in fraudulent websites, phishing instant messages, and phishing emails that have been reported to the authority. The scams, which have already affected some members of the public, aim to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal information or conducting financial transactions. The HKMA advises the public to be cautious and reminds them that legitimate banks will not solicit sensitive information through SMS, email, or embedded hyperlinks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert regarding a rise in phishing scams targeting citizens.
  • The scams involve fraudulent websites, phishing instant messages, and phishing emails that aim to obtain sensitive personal information or trick individuals into conducting financial transactions.
  • The HKMA warns the public to be cautious and reminds them that legitimate banks will not ask for sensitive information through SMS, email, or embedded hyperlinks.
  • The authority advises individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions through the suspicious websites, messages, or emails to contact their bank using the contact information provided in the press release and report the matter to the Police at 2860 5012.
  • The HKMA has reported the security threats to the public on its website, and a hyperlink to the press release is available for citizens to access.
  • The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force can be contacted at 2860 5012 to report any suspected phishing activities.

Statistics:

  • No specific numbers or statistics are provided in the original text to indicate the scope or scale of the phishing scams.
  • The HKMA has not disclosed any information on the number of affected individuals or the financial losses incurred.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong SAR Government
  • The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
  • The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Note: The provided source material does not contain exact dates, publication dates, or timestamps. Therefore, no additional dates have been added to the source material.

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