HKMA Warns of Phishing Scams on Bank Websites and Email

Strategic Insights -

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens of several banks. The affected institutions include The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, and Bank of Singapore Limited. These banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites to carry out transactions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HKMA has alerted the public to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens of several banks, including The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, and Bank of Singapore Limited.
  • Banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites to carry out transactions.
  • Customers are advised to contact their banks and report any suspicious transactions to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
  • The scam alert was issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government on August 25 via the press release from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Statistics:

  • The affected banks include seven financial institutions.
  • The scam alert was issued on August 25.
  • Customers are advised to contact their banks and report any suspicious transactions to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong SAR Government: "Scam Alert: HKMA Warns of Phishing Scams on Bank Websites and Email".
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority: "Scam Alert: HKMA Warns of Phishing Scams on Bank Websites and Email".
  • Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force: 2860 5012.