HKMA Warns Public of Fraudulent Websites and Internet Banking Login Screens

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. The authority warns that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites for transactions and will not ask customers for sensitive personal information via phone, email, or SMS. The HKMA is urging anyone who has provided their personal information or conducted transactions through these suspicious sites to contact the bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police.

Key Takeaways:

• The HKMA has alerted the public to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
• Banks will never send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites for transactions.
• Banks will never ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, via phone, email, or SMS.
• Customers who have provided personal information or conducted transactions through these suspicious sites should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release.
• The HKMA reminds the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre at 2860 5012.

Statistics:

• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens.
• The incident involves Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
• The HKMA has urged customers to contact the bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police.
• The Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force phone number is 2860 5012.

Sources:

• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
• Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
• Hong Kong Police Force (Crime Wing Information Centre)
• School of Internet Governance (12th Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Industry Exhibition and Conference, Hong Kong 2017)