HKMA Warns Public About Recent Banking Scams 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 websites and internet banking login screens

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Bank of Singapore 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.

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Campaign calls on commercial vehicle drivers to prioritise safety and health

The Transport Department (TD) today (March 4) urged commercial vehicle drivers to pay attention to safe driving and personal health and to undergo a health check-up every year.

The TD's Safe Driving and Health Campaign features the commercial vehicle supervisor, Miss FIT, as the theme character in radio, social media and website publicity to encourage commercial vehicle drivers to maintain a proper driving attitude and pay more attention to their personal health. The TD will continue to provide one free annual health check-up for eligible commercial vehicle drivers throughout the year, with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle. Interested drivers may register and make a booking online to receive a health check-up for free at designated clinics across the territory. Quotas are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Commercial vehicle drivers may visit the Facebook page and Instagram account of the Safe Driving and Health Campaign for details, as well as road safety and health tips. For enquiries, please call the hotline on 2804 2600.

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