Hong Kong Monetary Authority

08/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/11/2026 03:25

Scam alert related to banks

Scam alert related to banks

Press Releases

11 Aug 2026

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 websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation 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
11 August 2026

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