Bank of China warns public of fraud website
The fake website has been reported to the regulator and the Hong Kong police.
The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited is warning the general public to be wary of a fraudulent websites.
According to the Bank of China Hong Kong, the website is using a fake login page which display’s the bank’s general enquiry hotline and branch address. The website aims to steal customers’ data, such as internet banking numbers and passwords.
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“BOCHK declares that it has no connection with the fraudulent website. Meanwhile, the case has been reported to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Police Force,” Bank of China Hong Kong said in its press release.
Customer who has logged into the aforesaid fraudulent website and provided personal information are advised to contact the bank.