Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has issued a warning about fraudulent websites impersonating e-visa application portals for countries like Canada, the UK, and Thailand. These scam sites, often found through search engine results, trick users into submitting personal data and paying fees, with some victims losing up to HK$1,700 (US$216). The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has received 16 complaints in the last three months and urges the public to verify website authenticity before providing information. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster describes fraudulent websites impersonating legitimate services, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to the misuse of online platforms.
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