Fraud Prevention App by Hong Kong Police Force
The "Fraud Prevention App" by the Hong Kong Police Force aims to assist citizens in identifying scams and online traps while enhancing their awareness of crime prevention. This mobile application offers several key features to protect users from falling victim to fraud:
The "Scam Trap Searcher" helps users identify scams and online traps by allowing them to input relevant platform account names or numbers, payment accounts, phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs. It provides real-time assessments of fraud and online security risks related to suspicious calls, online sellers, social invitations, job advertisements, and investment websites.
With the "Suspicious Call Alerts" feature, users receive daily updates of the latest scam database directly on their phones. It compares incoming calls to the database and issues alerts if potential fraud or security risks are detected, ensuring user privacy by processing all data internally without storing or transmitting personal information.
Additionally, the app includes a "Suspicious Website Detection" feature that compares the latest scam database with websites users visit. If potential fraud or security risks are identified, users receive immediate notifications advising against visiting those sites. The app also offers a public reporting platform where users can report suspicious websites and phone numbers, contributing to the scam database for the benefit of all users. Stay informed with the latest fraud prevention information to become a vigilant digital citizen and download the "Fraud Prevention App" now to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams.
