Website, Internet Banking Login Screen and Mobile Application (App) Alert – Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and mobile applications (Apps) related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the
public to a press release issued by China Construction Bank (Asia)
Corporation Limited relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking
login screens and Apps, 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, login screens or Apps 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 5 February 2025