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Anti-Fraud Information

Important Reminders on Internet Scam and Telephone Deception

Beware of Deception

In case of any doubt and requiring further help, please call the Anti-Scam Helpline 18222. Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (Hong Kong Police Force under the Commercial Crime Bureau)

如有任何懷疑,請致電18222反詐騙協調中心 (轄下於香港警方商業罪案調查科)

 

We would like to bring to your attention the recent surge in internet scams and telephone deception cases in Hong Kong. These types of crimes have become increasingly common in recent years, with many falling victim to scams, such as telephone deception, online romance scams, and investment fraud.  

 

Fraudsters may pose as employees of reputable organisations such as Express Companies, or even government departments like the Immigration or Health Departments. We urge you to remain vigilant and refrain from disclosing any personal information or transferring money to these individuals. 

 

/Telephone Deception by “Pretending Officials” with New M.O.    Beware of Phone Scammers Impersonating Staff of Department of Health

Fraudulent Website and Phishing Emails Purportedly from MTR    Beware of Phishing Email Scam

  (Posters from the website of ADCC) 

 

Scam Statistics

Scam Statistics from the website of ADCC

 

In case of doubts, please contact the Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 operated by the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) of the Hong Kong Police Force.

 

Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) serves as a centre to provide instant telephone consultation services, educate the public on the prevention of deception, and monitor and analyse trends of deception cases.

 

Useful Links:

 

The Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 only provides consultation services. If you suspect that you have fallen prey to a scam, please report the case at the nearest police station. For emergencies, dial 999.

 

Tuen Mun Police Station

Address: 100 Pui To Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories (Near the Tuen Mun MTR Station)

Tel: 3661 1670

 

Tips to avoid Telephone Deception, Internet and Rental Scams:

Tips to Prevent Telephone & Rental Scams

Tips to Prevent Telephone and Rental Scams PDF

来港生活防骗攻略(电话及租房) PDF

 

CyberDefender (a one-stop online information platform that helps the public identify scams and cyber pitfalls)

 

Video Resources in YouTube Video

You are strongly encouraged to be aware of the defrauding trick used by scammers and the preventive tips.  Do remind your relatives and friends to stay alert against scams.  Should you have any enquiry on various scams, please call the anti-scam hotline at 18222.     

 

News about internet scams and telephone deception in Hong Kong:

 


Posters from the website of ADCC

Anti-scam Poster English

 

Anti-scam Poster Chinese

 

Anti-scam Poster Chinese 2