HK101: Look Out for These Scams in Hong Kong
Check out and take note of the following list of common scams in Hong Kong before you plan your trip. Stay safe, and happy travelling!
Scams
PSA: Marina Bay Sands Warns Public vs Fake Facebook Pages With Cheap Items
The Marina Bay Sands was not affiliated in any way with the fake Facebook page and advised the public to remain vigilant for any "suspicious-looking messages."
Malaysia, Singapore to Cooperate on Digital Economy, Fighting Online Scams
Malaysia and Singapore partnered to exchange knowledge and best practices to tackle online scams and cooperate on expanding both countries' digital economies.
NTC Launches ‘Kontra Text Scam’ Page to Report Spam Messages
The commission has issued a step-by-step guide on how to report these fraudulent senders in an effort to protect mobile users from becoming victims of scam messages.
NTC Orders Mobile Phone Makers, Sellers to Inform Users of Features vs Text Scams
The NTC issued a memorandum order to all mobile phone makers, distributors, and dealers in a bid to protect mobile users from text scams.
Police, IRAS See Sudden Swell in Phishing Scams This July
At least 51 individuals fell victim to phishing scams this July alone, the police and IRAS said in a joint release.
As Scams Increase in Singapore, Which E-Commerce Platform Should You Use to Protect Your Customers?
As more businesses are going digital, giving customers a safe and secure space to shop could add to your reputation. Know which common e-commerce platform is the safest as ranked by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s Transactions Safety Ratings (TSR).
CSA, Police Release Warning for Ransomware That Disguises as a Windows OS Update
A Windows OS “update” is disguising itself as a ransomware that locks personal data and demands ransom from users who downloaded it.