Dah Sing Bank Fraudulent Website Scam Alert
Summary
The HKMA issued a scam alert notifying the public about a fraudulent website associated with Dah Sing Bank. The alert reminds consumers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banking websites, nor will they request sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals are advised to contact the relevant bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force Crime Wing Information Centre.
What changed
The HKMA published a scam alert related to Dah Sing Bank's fraudulent website. The alert serves to warn consumers about phishing and fraudulent banking sites without imposing new compliance obligations on regulated entities.
Banks and financial institutions should remain vigilant regarding customer protection measures against fraud schemes and ensure appropriate channels exist for customers to report suspicious activity.
What to do next
- Contact the relevant bank if personal information was provided
- Report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012
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Scam alert related to banks
Press Releases
16 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 |
|---|---|
| Dah Sing Bank, Limited | Fraudulent 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 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
16 April 2026
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