Beware of Phishing SMS Messages Purportedly from CMHK

2023-01-19

Defrauding Tricks

Recently, there are scammers impersonating staff from China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited (CMHK) and sending fraudulent phishing SMS messages with an unknown link under the name of “CMHKnotice” to the public. The messages claim that the status of the recipients’ CMHK mobile number is abnormal and the service will be suspended. The recipients are lured into clicking on the link to a fraudulent CMHK website which may seek to obtain their personal information and credit card details.

Our Advice

• Stay alert and do not connect to any suspicious websites via hyperlinks embedded in emails or SMS messages;
• Do not click on any links or open any attachments embedded in suspicious SMS messages;
• Do not input personal information, credit card details or security codes to unknown applications or websites;
• Remind your relatives and friends to stay vigilant against deception;
• If in doubt, please call the CMHK Customer Service hotline 12580 for verification or the “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222” for enquiries.