The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert regarding a press release by Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. about a fraudulent website and phishing emails. The HKMA reminds the public that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords, via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to these fraudulent communications should contact the bank using the provided contact information and report the matter to the Police’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/07/20240729-5/