Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to Nanyang Commercial Bank, Limited

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert to the public regarding a press release by Nanyang Commercial Bank, Limited regarding a fraudulent website. The HKMA has been notified about the fraudulent website and aims to raise awareness among the public. The press release, which can be accessed through a hyperlink on the HKMA website, provides detailed information about the fraudulent website and its associated risks. In light of this incident, the HKMA emphasizes the importance of vigilance among the public. They remind individuals that legitimate banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that direct them to carry out transactions on the banks’ websites. Moreover, banks will never ask customers for sensitive personal information, including login passwords or One-Time Passwords, through phone calls, emails, or SMS (including embedded hyperlinks). The HKMA advises anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through the fraudulent website to immediately contact the bank using the provided contact information in the press release. Additionally, individuals should report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre at 2860 5012 to ensure appropriate action is taken. Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/04/20240430-5/