HKMA Warns Public About Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Targeting Bank Customers

Fraudulent websites and phishing instant messages related to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

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 a press release issued by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited relating to fraudulent websites and phishing instant messages, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on theHKMA 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 personal 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 websites or instant messages concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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Correctional officers stop remand person in custody from attacking staff member

Correctional officers at Stanley Prison stopped a male remand person in custody from attacking a staff member today (May 6).

At 3.37pm today, a 39-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a shower room. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and applied oleoresin capsicum (OC) foam to subdue him after repeated warnings were ignored.

During the incident, the officer sustained an injury to his chest. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to his back and head. He did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in December 2024.

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