The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert regarding a press release from Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited regarding a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen. The HKMA has been notified about these fraudulent activities and has provided a hyperlink to the press release on its own website for reference.
In light of this incident, the HKMA would like to remind the public that banks do not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites for conducting transactions. Banks also do not request sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords, through phone calls, emails, or SMS messages, including those containing embedded hyperlinks.
Individuals who have provided their personal information or engaged in any financial transactions through the fraudulent website or login screen are advised to contact the bank immediately using the contact details provided in the press release. Additionally, they should report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre at 2860 5012.
Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/05/20240503-4/