Website and Internet Banking Login Screen Alert – Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens 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 fraudulent websites and internet banking login
screens, 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 login screens 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 20 January 2025