Beware of Phone Scammers Impersonating Mainland Law Enforcement Agency or Hong Kong National Security Department Officers

Dah Sing Bank, Limited (the "Bank") has become aware that fraudsters have been impersonating officers of Mainland Law Enforcement Agencies or the National Security Department under the Hong Kong Police Force, and deceiving victims by alleging their involvement in criminal cases in the Mainland. Victims are then requested to open bank accounts, download unknown mobile apps or provide sensitive information such as names, identity card numbers, bank account numbers, passwords and balances, and are cheated to transfer money to the fraudsters via digital banking channels.

The Bank wishes to remind customers and members of the public of the following:

• Do not trust or transfer money to any suspicious persons.
• Do not disclose to strangers / suspicious persons your personal or sensitive information such as your name, identity card number, bank account number and balance, digital banking login ID and password and One-Time Password etc.
• Be cautious of suspicious websites asking for your bank account details or password and / or other personal or sensitive information; when in doubt, close them immediately.
• Do not download any unknown mobile apps.
• Remind your relatives and friends not to fall victim to scams.
• To prevent falling prey to scams, remember the three anti-deception tips: "Hang up, Verify, Get help!"
• If in doubt, call Hong Kong Police Force's "Anti-Scam Helpline 18222" or contact the Immigration Department for assistance.

There are endless means of deception. Please browse the website of Hong Kong Police Force's Anti-Deception Coordination Centre for the latest modus operandi of deception and scam alerts.