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Five HK Banks Flagged for Fraudulent Websites, Phishing Scams

The HKMA issued a public scam alert on 22 April 2026 warning consumers about fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, and phishing emails impersonating five Hong Kong banks: The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong), and DBS Bank (Hong Kong). The alert advises that legitimate banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banking websites for transactions, nor will they solicit sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email, or SMS. Consumers who may have disclosed personal information or conducted transactions through these scams are directed to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force Crime Wing Information Centre at 2860 5012.