HKMA Warns Public of Phishing Scam Targeting Bank Customers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert related to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, which have been reported by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. Banks in Hong Kong do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites to carry out transactions. The HKMA is reminding the public to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.

Key Takeaways:

• The HKMA has issued a scam alert related to phishing emails and internet banking login screens.
• China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited has reported the scam to the HKMA.
• Banks in Hong Kong will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites to carry out transactions.
• The HKMA is reminding the public to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
• Customers who have provided their personal information or conducted financial transactions through the scam should contact their bank and report the matter to the HKMA.

Statistics:

• July 14: The scam alert was issued by the HKMA.
• The press release is available on the HKMA website.
• 2860 5012: The contact number for the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
• 1: The number of bank reported phishing scams by the HKMA.
• The scam has not specified a time period or geographical location.

Sources:

• Hong Kong SAR Government - "News Release: HKMA Warns Public of Phishing Scam Targeting Bank Customers"
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority - "Press Release: Scam Alert - Phishing Emails and Internet Banking Login Screens"
• Hong Kong SAR Government - "Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force"