The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerts the public to a press release from Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. about fraudulent websites reported to the HKMA. The press release, available on the HKMA website, notes that banks do not send SMS or emails with links for transactions or request sensitive information like login passwords through these means. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions on these fraudulent sites should contact the bank using details from the press release and report the issue to the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Resources: www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/08/20240813-4/