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Hong Kong warns of fake e-visa websites targeting travelers

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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

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Hong Kong warns of fake e-visa websites targeting travelers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hong Kong warns of scam sites posing as Canada, UK and Thailand e-visa portals

    Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of suspected fraudulent e-visa application websites that request personal data from unsuspecting applicants, with victims suffering losses of up to HK$1,700 (US$216). A spokesman for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data …

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