The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to phishing instant messages related to a press release from Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA emphasizes that banks will not request sensitive information through SMS or emails with embedded links. If you have responded to these phishing messages by sharing personal details or conducting transactions, contact the bank as per the press release and report the incident to the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. For further details, see the HKMA website.
Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/08/20240815-5/
