by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 26, 2025
These scams involve fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit internet banking login pages aimed at stealing customer information. The HKMA stressed that legitimate banks never send links via SMS or email for transactions, nor do they request sensitive...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Aug 14, 2025
The alert underscores the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are deploying fake apps and phishing attempts to capture sensitive customer information, including login credentials and one-time passwords. HKMA reminded the public that legitimate banks will...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jul 29, 2025
Effective from 1 August 2025, the new guidelines set clear supervisory expectations, particularly emphasizing robust anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) controls to enhance the integrity and security of stablecoin operations. The HKMA...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jul 9, 2025
The Charter sets out six key principles covering: reporting suspected scams, vetting advertisers, improving internal monitoring, enforcing terms of service, and jointly enhancing public education and awareness. The initiative is supported by the Consumer Council, Hong...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 18, 2025
The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with links directing customers to websites for transactions. Banks will also never request sensitive information like login passwords or One-Time Passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Anyone who has...
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