Anti-deception

In recent years, Hong Kong has witnessed a rise in cases of telephone and internet scams, with non-local students often targeted. These scams take various forms, including investment fraud, online romance scams, and telephone deception. It is essential to remain cautious, particularly when receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent well-known courier companies or government departments such as the Immigration or Health Departments.

Scammers frequently impersonate government officials, couriers, or potential employers, attempting to obtain personal information or request financial transactions. You must never share your personal details or transfer money to anyone suspicious. If you are uncertain about the authenticity of a call or message, please seek assistance by contacting the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at (852) 18222.

As students, your safety and protection against fraud are paramount. Always prioritise caution and stay informed to guard yourself against deception. If you believe you have been a victim of a scam or fraud, report it immediately to the appropriate authorities. By working together and maintaining vigilance, we can help keep our community safe from these criminal activities.

Download Scameter+ App

Developed by the Hong Kong Police Force, this mobile application provides alerts for suspicious incoming calls, targeting major sources of nuisance calls such as phishing and scam attempts. The app analyzes your call history and automatically matches it against incoming calls. If a call is identified as having potential phishing or scam risks, a real-time alert will be issued to warn you.

Latest Scam Alerts

Defrauding tricks come in different forms. To enhance your awareness of deception prevention, please click here to browse the latest scam alerts.

Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) 

To step up combat actions against deception and increase public awareness of various kinds of scams, the Hong Kong Police Force set up the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) under the Commercial Crime Bureau with a view to consolidating all the relevant efforts of the Force in fighting and preventing the crime.

The ADCC operates an all-day enquiry hotline, “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222”, to provide immediate consultation for the general public and enhance support to frontline units of the Force in order to handle suspicious deception cases in a more effective manner. The general public may browse the website of ADCC for the latest modus operandi of deception and scam alerts.

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