The one-stop scam and pitfall search engine, Scameter, helps the public identify frauds and online pitfalls. When the public encounters suspicious calls, online sellers, friend requests, job ads, investment websites, etc., they can enter the platform account name or number, payment account, phone number, email address, URL, etc. to assess the risk of fraud and cyber security.
Situation encountered | Suggestion |
|---|---|
The matter is not urgent, but it involves personal privacy issues | Call Anti-Scam Helpline at 18222 |
Suspected of being scammed or in an emergency situation | Call 999 immediately for help |
Suspect that you have been scammed or need consultation services | Call the HKMU 24-hour Anti-deception Hotline at 9571 0051 |
The number of deception cases has shown an upward trend recently. There are victims of both local and non-local students in local institutions in deception cases, most of which are mainly telephone and internet scams.
To raise students' anti-deception awareness on various kinds of scams, Student Affairs Office (SAO) highly recommends you browsing below the useful information for the latest modus operandi of deception and scam alerts.
Useful Information
• Hong Kong Police Force’s Latest Scam Alerts
• Hong Kong Police Force’s Anti-Scam Videos (YouTube)
• Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC)
Please stay alert at all times so as to avoid becoming fraudster's target and being scammed.
A pyramid scheme is a common type of fraud where scammers attract victims by promoting multi-level marketing or high-return investment plans. They promise high profits while requiring payments and the recruitment of new members. These schemes often lack a solid business foundation and are structured like a pyramid. When the number of new recruits decreases, the scheme collapses, leading to financial losses for victims. Understanding how these schemes operate and staying vigilant is key to avoiding becoming a victim
Useful Information
Hong Kong Police’s Pyramid Scheme Fraud Tips
Investor and Financial Education Council’s Pyramid Scheme Fraud Tips
Consumer Council’s Pyramid Scheme Fraud Tips (Chinese version only)
