Email Alert – Phishing emails related to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public alert regarding phishing emails related to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The HKMA has made this information available through a press release published on its website, demonstrating its regulatory role in identifying potential threats and informing the public. Furthermore, the HKMA has provided important guidance to consumers, emphasizing that legitimate banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded links directing customers to their websites to conduct transactions, nor will they request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords. The HKMA advises anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions through the phishing emails to contact the bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force, reinforcing the HKMA’s regulatory approach to addressing this issue and assisting affected individuals. Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/05/20240522-5/