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Hong Kong elderly lose 33% more to investment scams, averaging over HK$1M

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Elderly residents in Hong Kong are experiencing significantly higher losses due to investment scams, with the average loss increasing by 33% to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600) in 2026. Police Commissioner Joe Chow reported a 5% rise in overall scam cases during the first eight months of the year, which now constitute half of all crimes in the city. A notable trend includes a near doubling of scams where fraudsters impersonate customer service representatives. AI

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Hong Kong elderly lose 33% more to investment scams, averaging over HK$1M

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Average loss for elderly Hongkongers to investment scams jumps 33% to HK$1.08m

    The average loss suffered by elderly victims of investment scams in Hong Kong rose by a third year on year to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600) in 2026, the city’s police chief has said, calling for greater community vigilance against syndicates preying on retirees. Commissioner of Po…

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