NewzIn August, residents in Hong Kong lost over HK$220 million (US$28.2 million) to scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers. According to police reports, this figure represents more than triple the monthly average recorded during the first seven months of the year.
In response to the surge in financial losses, law enforcement officials have issued warnings regarding the trend, highlighting a notable shift in the tactics employed by the scammers.
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