Scam alert related to banks
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 the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.
Bank |
Type of Scam |
The Bank of East Asia, Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Chong Hing Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Dah Sing Bank, Limited |
Fraudulent social media account |
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.
Murder in Sau Mau Ping
Police are investigating a murder case happened in Sau Mau Ping on December 29 in which a woman died.
At around 9.40pm on December 29, Police received a report from the family of a 35-year-old local woman that she was found missing after leaving her residence in Sau Mau Ping in the small hours on the same day.
Upon further investigation, Police believed the woman had been to a unit in Hei Wah House, Lok Wah South Estate. Police officers located the woman in the unit yesterday (December 30) morning. Sustaining multiple injuries to her head and body, she was certified dead at scene. Initial investigation revealed that the deceased was suspectedly assaulted with a hard object.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0065 or 5965 8337.
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