Instant Message Alert – Phishing instant messages related to China CITIC Bank International Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the
public to a press release issued by China CITIC Bank International
Limited relating to phishing instant messages, which have 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 emails 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 messages
concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information
provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by
contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police
Force at 2860 5012. Hong Kong Monetary Authority 7 January 2025