Louisa Crawford
26 Aug 2024 09:55
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning about fraudulent websites and social media accounts impersonating Airstar Bank Limited.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites and social media accounts impersonating Airstar Bank Limited. According to the HKMA, these fraudulent platforms have been reported and are under investigation.
Details of the scam
The fraudulent website and social media accounts have been reported to the HKMA, which is now warning the public to be vigilant. Airstar Bank Limited has also issued a press release addressing the issue. The HKMA has provided a hyperlink to the press release on its official website. HKMA website.
Guidelines for the public
The HKMA stressed that legitimate banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks that direct customers to their websites for transactions. It also clarified that banks will never ask for sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords (OTPs) via phone calls, emails or SMS, including embedded links.
Action steps for potential victims
Any individual who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to these fraudulent websites or social media accounts is advised to contact Airstar Bank using the information provided in the official press release. They should also contact the Hong Kong Police Force Crime Wing Information Centre (2860 5012) to report the incident to the police.
The warning from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to raise awareness of such scams and protect the public from falling for them.
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