The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today (June 16) reminds the public to remain vigilant against phone scams.

     It has come to the GDETO's attention that fraudsters have recently used a fake caller number display to impersonate GDETO officers to make calls to members of the public.

     Members of the public must at all times remain vigilant and cautious when receiving calls. Instead of simply relying on the incoming caller number display to identify callers, believing callers hastily, or disclosing personal information arbitrarily, members of the public are advised to take the initiative to verify the identities of callers, such as seeking confirmation from the GDETO by phone or email.

     If in doubt, please contact the GDETO at (86 20) 3891 1220 or send an email to the GDETO at general@gdeto.gov.hk.

     Members of the public can also make enquiries and seek assistance from Mainland China's National Anti-Fraud Center at (86) 96110, or Hong Kong Police officers of the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre by calling the 24-hour police enquiry hotline, Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.

     Anyone suspecting a phone scam should immediately report it to the Police.

Ends/Monday, June 16, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:30

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