General · Hong Kong
Hong Kong Scam Victims Suffer HK$220 Million Loss in August
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
In August, Hong Kong saw a significant increase in customer service scams, with victims losing over HK$220 million. Police warn of new scammer tactics involving direct calls and malicious apps. The total number of scam cases in Hong Kong from January to August increased by 4.5% to 29,670, with total losses rising by 3.8% to HK$5.2 billion.
Key facts
- Over HK$220 million lost in August due to customer service scams
- Scammers using direct calls and screen sharing to take control of victims
- Total scam cases in Hong Kong increased by 4.5% to 29,670 from January to August
- Total losses from scams increased by 3.8% to HK$5.2 billion from January to August