Anti-Deception
As students, it is important that you are aware of the dangers of scams and frauds. We are here to provide you with important information to help you protect yourself from these types of crimes.
Fraudsters may try to deceive you through telephone and internet scams, pretending to be government officials, couriers, or potential employers. They may ask for your personal information or request money transactions. It is crucial that you stay vigilant at all times and NEVER give out your personal information or transfer any money to anyone suspicious. If you are unsure, contact the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at (852)18222 for assistance.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of internet scam and telephone deception cases in Hong Kong, with non-local students being targeted as victims. These crimes may include telephone deception, online romance scams, investment fraud, and more. Be alert when receiving calls, especially from well-known express companies or government departments like the Immigration Department or Health Departments. Do not disclose your personal information or transfer any money to them.
Always remember, it is better to be safe than sorry. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams and frauds. If you suspect that you have been a victim of a scam or fraud, report it immediately to the authorities. Together, we can prevent these crimes and keep ourselves and our community safe.
Defrauding tricks come in different forms. To enhance your awareness of deception prevention, please click here to browse the latest scam alerts.
Dear Students,
We have recently received notifications from the Police regarding a number of telephone scam cases. In some cases, students received calls from fraudsters impersonating officials of various government departments, requesting victims to provide their bank account numbers and passwords for investigation purposes. The victims subsequently discovered that all the money in their bank accounts had been stolen. In more serious cases, victims were even threatened and intimidated by the fraudsters over an extended period of time.
Please watch the anti-scam video specially produced by the Police Force for Mainland students coming to Hong Kong.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/docdrive/srss/nlss/Anti-Deception%20video.MP4
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.
Anti-Deception Coordination Centre
(一站式防騙資訊連結)
https://humane-sofa-03a.notion.site/ff09eb75a63049789284228fcfb5b1c8
(一站式防騙資訊二維碼)
High-pressure groups/cults frequently disguise themselves as supportive communities and they may share with you the answers they have discovered to life's questions. They tend to be persistent in their recruitment efforts, but their true intentions can
be manipulative, coercive, and harmful.
If you are approached by these groups, it is crucial to remain vigilant. Before you make a decision to join, make sure to think carefully and perform a due diligence checking on these groups.
Seeking advice from your friends/family members/mentors/teachers before enrolment is also recommended. Remember, you always have the right to say NO and reject their invitation.
If you have concerns about the behaviour of a group
that has approached you, please report the incident to the CPCE Student Affairs Office (CSAO) at 3746-0880 or sao@cpce-polyu.edu.hk. You may also seek assistance and support from our Student Affairs and Counselling Officers.
