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 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 |
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
Fraudulent website |
Ele Bank Limited |
Fraudulent social media account |
Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. |
Fraudulent website |
Dah Sing Bank, Limited |
Fraudulent social media posts |
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited |
Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and mobile applications (Apps) |
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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"Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development" to mitigate impacts of storm surges and overtopping waves
To address the challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather to coastal areas, the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (May 11) announced the "Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development", and incorporated it into the Port Works Design Manual. The Guideline applies to existing and new coastal development projects to facilitate the systematic assessment and management of risks by stakeholders, thereby mitigating the impacts of storm surges and overtopping waves.
The CEDD completed the Study on Shoreline Management Plan in 2024. The study provides guidance on planning and implementing urban coastal development and protection, as well as the formulation of long-term strategies and preventive measures to enhance the resilience of the Government and stakeholders against climate change. Based on the study's findings and recommendations, the CEDD developed the Guideline, which outlines an integrated strategy of adaptation, resilience, and management to establish multilayered protection:
- adaptation: constructing structures to mitigate the impact of seawater inundation;
- resilience: adopting temporary or non-structural measures to control flood risks, enabling a speedy recovery forsociety; and
- management: strengthening emergency preparedness and information dissemination to raise public awareness of flood prevention.
The Guideline covers risk-based planning and design principles and procedures, as well as options and examples of protective measures. It serves as a practical guide for stakeholders with businesses operations in coastal or waterfront areas, assisting them in implementing relevant protective measures.
The CEDD has also produced a brochure titled "Let's Build a Resilient Coast", which introduces the integrated strategy of adaptation, resilience, and management, as well as multilayered protection measures, while providing recommendations on architectural design and pre-typhoon preparations.
Relevant information has been uploaded to the following webpages:
- "Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development"
www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_96/39/Annex%201b%20-%20Proposed%20Appendix%20E%20-%20SMGRev13.4.pdf
- "Let's Build a Resilient Coast"brochure
www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_96/39/CEDD%20Leaflet%20495x210mm_20260423_EN.jpg
- Thematic page on coastal enhancement and shoreline management
www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/our-projects/topics-in-focus/index-id-39.html
www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/publications/ceo/pwdm/index.html
Source: the official website of CEDD
