Anti-deception
If you suspect you have been scammed,
please call the "HKBU Anti-deception Hotline 9571 0871"
or the "Anti-Scam Helpline 18222"
immediately for enquiries or assistance.
For more anti deception information, please visit the Hong Kong Police Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) website.
Some common types of scams and anti-deception tips that you should know:
① Impersonation of Law Enforcement
Someone claiming to be from "Mainland/Hong Kong law enforcement." accusing you of fraud or money laundering, and even sending a "warrant" demanding "surety"?
❗ Law enforcement agencies will never handle cases by phone.
❗ Never transfer money to a phone caller claiming to be officials.
❗ Real arrest warrants don't come through chat apps.
② Online Shopping Scams
Encountering "too-good-to-be-true" discounts or limited-time offers?
❗ Always verify if the link directs to an official platform before payment.
❗ Opt for face-to-face transactions where possible.
❗ Never transfer large sums to personal accounts.
③ Employment Fraud: "Click Farm"
Encountering job offer boasting "hefty commission", "qualification or experience not needed" and "work from home"?
❗ It is probably a scam if it claims to recruit "click farmers", "operators" or "likers".
❗ Be extremely cautious if employers just leave their social media or instant messaging application accounts for contact.
④ Impersonating Customer Services Scam
Receiving phone calls purportedly made by customer service staff member of a telecommunications service provider, or online shopping platform and request to make payment due to various reasons?
❗ Verify their identities by calling the contact numbers shown on official websites.
❗ Do not disclose your online banking password and one-time password to strangers.
❗ Enter suspicious information on "Scameter" or "Scameter+", the mobile app of "Scameter", for security check.
⑤ Investment Fraud
Promises of "insider tips" or "exclusive investment channels" with guaranteed returns?
❗ "Zero-risk" investments are highly likely to be scams.
❗ If asked to pay additional "fees/taxes" to withdraw funds, stop immediately and report to the police.
⑥ AI Face-Swapping Technology
A “friend or relative” call or video call you to borrow money?
❗ Verify the caller’s identity.
❗ Never disclose personal information or account passwords.
❗ Before transferring money, “Stop and Think”.
❗ Do not click or scan suspicious links or QR codes, and never log in to any suspicious websites.
The above contents are from Hong Kong Police, Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) and Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).