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Surge in Online Shopping Scams in Hong Kong Amid Increasing Re-commerce Activity

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Surge in Online Shopping Scams in Hong Kong Amid Increasing Re-commerce Activity

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  • Re-commerce and online tools are fueling a thriving used-goods economy in Hong Kong but attracting scammers as well.
  • Hong Kong police reported 644 cases associated with the app Carousell, leading to HK$36 million in losses this year.
  • Overall online shopping scams doubled in losses, with victims losing over HK$332 million from January to October 2024.
  • Scammers employed fake payment screens and spoofed emails to deceive sellers into revealing personal information.
  • Despite efforts like a new payment system on Carousell, many users remain unaware of safer transaction methods.

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