Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website . Bank Type of scam Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Phishing instant messages DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Phishing emails The Bank of East Asia, Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens Chong Hing Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens 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 information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks