Highlights

The total number of crimes reported in 2023 was 90 276 cases. Of these, 39 824 cases (44%) were related to deception, involving a total amount of over HK$9 billion. Approximately 70% of the reports were Internet-related, with online shopping scams being the most prevalent type, accounting for 8,950 cases. Investment fraud, the second most prevalent type, recorded a 1.2-fold increase to 6,330 cases, compared to 2022. Other prevalent types included phishing scams (4,322 cases), employment fraud (3 930 cases), social media deception (3 372 cases) and telephone deception (3 213 cases). 

To combat this trend, the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) has been operating since 2017. The ADCC aims to intensify actions against deception and raise public awareness about various types of scams by consolidating the efforts of law enforcement and the other stakeholders in combating and preventing deception. 

This session will cover:- 

1.        Deceptive Landscape in Hong Kong 

2.        Modus Operandi of Prevalent Scams 

3.        Introduction of ADCC 

4.        Detection of Deepfake in Onboarding Procedure for Banks 

Note: No video playback will be available.

Enrolment will be started on 7 Nov 2024 at 13:00

Speaker(s)

Mr. LAW Yik-pan, Louis, Detective Senior Inspector, Hong Kong Police Force

Louis, a Detective Senior Inspector from the Commercial Crime Bureau, boasts seven years of experience in investigating sophisticated white-collar crimes, often with cross-border elements, leading to numerous convictions. He actively nurtures partnerships with key stakeholders like banks and mobile network operators to pioneer anti-deception measures.

Additionally, Louis is a member of the Money Laundering Expert Cadre, advising on money laundering investigations, and holds the qualification of an INTERPOL instructor, showcasing his expertise in the field.