HKMA Warns Public About Scams Targeting Local Banks and Fraudulent Websites

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 the HKMA website.

Bank

Type of Scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Dah Sing Bank, Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Phishing emails

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.

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Fatal traffic accident in Central

      Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Central last night (December 18), in which a woman died.

     

     At 8.55pm, a taxi driven by a 62-year-old man was travelling along Caine Road westbound. When approaching near Elgin Street, it reportedly knocked down a 68-year-old female pedestrian.

     

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.05pm.

     

     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

     

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is under way.

     

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.

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