The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert to the public regarding a press release by Dah Sing Bank, Limited concerning a fraudulent website. The HKMA has been made aware of this fraudulent website and aims to inform and caution the public about it. The HKMA has provided a hyperlink to the press release on its own website, where individuals can access more detailed information.
In the alert, the HKMA emphasizes certain security measures and practices that banks adhere to. Specifically, the HKMA reminds the public that legitimate banks will not send SMS or emails containing hyperlinks that direct customers to bank websites for conducting transactions. Furthermore, banks will never request sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords, through phone calls, emails, or SMS messages, including those containing hyperlinks.
In the event that individuals have unknowingly provided their personal information or engaged in any financial transactions through the fraudulent website, the HKMA advises them to contact the bank immediately using the contact information available in the press release. Additionally, affected individuals are encouraged to report the incident to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre at 2860 5012.
Resources: https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/05/20240502-4/