香港电话诈骗案数量一年猛增2倍

Group 1 - The core issue of telephone scams in Hong Kong has escalated significantly, with the number of cases and the amount involved showing dramatic increases from 2023 to 2024 [3][6] - In 2023, there were 3,213 reported telephone scam cases in Hong Kong, involving a total of 1.1 billion HKD, while in 2024, the number surged to 9,204 cases, nearly tripling the previous year, with the amount involved reaching 2.9 billion HKD, an increase of over 1.6 times [3] - The majority of victims in these scams are mainland students, with over 90% of the victims in the "fake official" scam cases being from this demographic [2][3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Police Force has issued warnings to parents of mainland students, highlighting the various tactics used by scammers, including impersonating government officials and financial institutions to solicit money [5] - In 2023, investment scams in Hong Kong reached 6,330 cases, involving 5.9 billion HKD, while in 2024, there were 4,753 cases with a total of 3.7 billion HKD involved [6] - The police have emphasized the importance of verifying any financial requests made by children, advising parents to contact official channels for confirmation [5][7]