Instant Message Alert – Phishing instant message related to Bank of Singapore Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the
public to a press release issued by Bank of Singapore Limited relating
to a phishing instant message, which has been reported to the HKMA. A
hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send
SMS or e-mails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the
banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers
for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-
Time Password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded
hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal
information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through
or in response to the instant message concerned, should contact the
bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and
report the matter to the Police by contacting the Cyber Security and
Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 14 January 2022