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 |
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. |
Fraudulent 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 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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New appointment to Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board announced
Further to the announcement of the appointments to the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) on June 13, 2025, the Government today (January 30) announced that the Chief Executive has appointed Mr Lothair Lam Ming-fung as a non-official member of the Board for a term until June 30, 2028.
Welcoming the appointment, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, said, "Mr Lam is a maritime veteran with profound professional experience in the industry. He is also the incumbent Legislative Council Member representing the Transport Functional Constituency. I am confident that he will make valuable contributions to the work of the HKMPDB."
The HKMPDB was established on July 1, 2025, following the announcement in the Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address to reconstitute the former Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. It serves as a high-level advisory body to assist the Government in formulating policies and long-term development strategies for Hong Kong's maritime and port industries. The Board is supported by four committees covering port development, maritime services development, promotion and external relations, and manpower development.
The full membership list of the HKMPDB is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi
Members
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Mr Angad Banga
Ms Sabrina Chao Sih-ming
Mr Bjorn Hojgaard
Mr Wellington Koo Tse-hau
Mr Lothair Lam Ming-fung (*new appointee)
Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam
Mr Edward Liu Yang
Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi
Mr Alan Tung Lieh-sing
Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming
Ex-officio Members
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics or representative
Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development
Director of Marine
Director-General of Investment Promotion
Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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