Hong Kong Monetary Authority

06/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2025 04:09

Scam alert related to banks

Scam alert related to banks

Press Releases

17 Jun 2025

Scam alert related to banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.

Bank

Type of Scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
17 June 2025

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