Bank Julius Baer fraudulent websites scam alert
Summary
The HKMA issued a scam alert warning the public about fraudulent websites associated with Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. The alert reminds consumers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing them to bank websites for transactions, nor will they request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions through these fraudulent sites should contact the relevant bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
What changed
The HKMA published a scam alert identifying fraudulent websites associated with Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. This alert is part of the HKMA's ongoing efforts to warn the public about banking-related scams and phishing attempts.\n\nAffected consumers who may have disclosed personal or financial information through these fraudulent websites should immediately contact Bank Julius Baer and report the incident to Hong Kong Police. Banks and financial institutions should reinforce customer awareness about legitimate banking practices and typical fraud indicators.
What to do next
- If you provided personal information through a fraudulent website, contact the relevant bank immediately
- Report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012
- Remember that banks never send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to conduct transactions or ask for sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS
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Scam alert related to banks
Press Releases
08 Apr 2026
Scam alert related to banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press release issued by the bank listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which has been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.
| Bank | Type of Scam |
| --- | --- |
| Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. | Fraudulent websites |
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).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
8 April 2026
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