Scameter+
In order to tackle cyber scams, the Hong Kong Police Force has recently rolled out the upgraded “Scameter+” to help the public identify fraudulent calls and websites.
The new version adds three brand new functions, of which “Call Alert” and “Website Detection” incorporate automatic features and assists the public by comparing incoming calls and visited websites against records in the latest scam database. Real-time alerts will be issued if potential scam or cyber security risks are detected. “Public Intelligence” allows users to report suspicious fraudulent websites or telephone numbers. This collective effort aims to reduce the risk of scams for everyone.
When the public encounters suspicious calls, online sellers, friend requests, job ads, investment websites, etc., they can enter the platform account name or number, payment account, phone number, email address, URL, etc. to assess the risk of fraud and cyber security.
To teach the public on how to use “Scameter+”, the Police have made a series of publicity videos and posters. The PMSA appeals for all licensed property management companies and property management practitioners to download the posters, post them in their serviced properties, play the below relevant videos, and encourage tenants to download and use “Scameter+”, so as to raise their anti-deception awareness and prevent loss from fraud.
Scameter+ TV API
Scameter+ Introduction Video on 3 New Functions
《NO NO》CyberDefender X DI CODAR
「防騙視伏App」宣傳海報
Learn more about related information
More on cyber crime can be browsed at the Police’s thematic website “Cyber Defender”. For enquiries on the aforementioned, please email the Cyber Security Division, Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, Hong Kong Police Force（cip-2-csd-cstcb@police.gov.hk ）.
