With respect to the upsurge in phishing emails, SMS, fraudulent bank websites and credit cards scams targeting at banks’ customers in recent months, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) promotes new customer education materials on phishing emails, SMS, fraudulent bank websites in order to remind the public to keep away from relevant risks. The materials consist of the followings:

(1) Smart Tips Against Phishing SMS and Emails

(2) Sample Phishing Emails Purportedly from Banks

(3) Smart Tips Against Bogus Phone Calls and SMS Messages
(4) Fraudulent Bank Websites, Phishing Emails and Similar Scams

(5) Authenticating the Callers and Bank Hotline Numbers

(6) Smart Tips Against Credit Card Scams

(7) FAQs on Fraud Cases

Education materials can be accessed by the following links:

HKMA- Beware of Fraudsters!