Website and Instant Message Alert – Fraudulent websites and phishing instant messages related to The Chugoku Bank, Ltd
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the
public to a press release issued by The Chugoku Bank, Ltd relating to
fraudulent websites and 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 websites or 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 18
December 2024