The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to a scam reported by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. According to a notice issued on behalf of the HKMA on 9 November 2026, the case involves fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and a mobile application. A link to the bank's press release is available on the HKMA website.

The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS messages or emails containing hyperlinks that direct customers to bank websites to carry out transactions. It said banks will not request sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time passwords, by phone, email or SMS, including through embedded links.

Anyone who has provided personal information or carried out financial transactions through or in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.