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In Hong Kong, 18222 is useful for anti-scam consultation, while formal cases should go through police reporting channels

If you are in Hong Kong and facing a suspicious scam, the Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 is useful for immediate verification and guidance. If you have already been defrauded, move quickly into the formal reporting channels.

Quick Answer

Quick answer: in Hong Kong, you will often do two things in parallel. Use 18222 for immediate anti-scam guidance, then file through the Hong Kong Police reporting channels and keep the e-reference.

Local Hong Kong online fraud, investment scams, impersonation, and technology-crime cases
Cases where you need immediate verification of suspicious calls, messages, or identities
Situations where a formal police report is needed after financial loss

Official Entry

Hong Kong Police / ADCC

Hong Kong Police public site and ADCC anti-scam guidance

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Official reporting channels · United States

If this is where you are based, report to your national bodies — they can act on your case directly.

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Official links last verified2026-04-24

When This Reporting Route Fits

  • Local Hong Kong online fraud, investment scams, impersonation, and technology-crime cases
  • Cases where you need immediate verification of suspicious calls, messages, or identities
  • Situations where a formal police report is needed after financial loss

Prepare These Details First

  • Record the phone numbers, websites, chats, accounts, times, and amounts involved
  • If you still need immediate verification, call the ADCC Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 first
  • Prepare attachments and keep the e-reference and email acknowledgments after submission

Suggested Order of Actions

Stabilize money and account risk first, then file formally, then add the acknowledgment to your recovery plan.

Deal with the live risk first

If the scam is still unfolding through calls, transfers, or signing requests, stop the action, use 18222 if needed for guidance, and contact the bank or platform.

File through Hong Kong Police reporting channels

Use the Hong Kong Police site and e-Report options for technology-crime or deception cases and attach the supporting materials.

Keep the e-reference and acknowledgments

The e-Report flow generates a reference and acknowledgment details that are useful for follow-up and supplementary evidence.

What to Do After Submission

Continue with banks, platforms, or exchanges if the risk is still evolving
Watch for second-stage scams, especially fake recovery, fake lawyers, or fake police outreach
Keep the police reference and your evidence pack organized for later updates

What happens after you report

  1. 1

    First 0–48 hours

    Freeze funds and secure accounts. Submit the official report and save the confirmation / reference number. This is the window where money is most recoverable.

  2. 2

    1–4 weeks

    Agencies screen and aggregate reports to spot patterns — most do not reply individually, and silence does not mean nothing is happening. Keep your bank dispute and any platform case moving.

  3. 3

    1–6 months

    Patterns across many reports can trigger investigation or enforcement. Your report adds to that evidence base even if your own case is not resolved directly. Watch for follow-on "recovery" scams targeting recent victims.

Report in parallel, not one at a time

Contact your bank or card issuer FIRST to freeze or dispute the payment — that is the only step with a real recovery deadline. Then file with the official agency and any platform at the same time; these reports do not conflict and filing in parallel does not slow any of them down.

Next Step

Need to connect the official report with your evidence pack?

ScamLens can turn your jurisdiction, payment method, websites, chats, and wallet evidence into a more executable action plan so you repeat yourself less across institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 18222 the same as a formal police report?
No. It is primarily an anti-scam consultation line. Formal victim cases should still go through the police reporting channels.
Will Hong Kong Police e-Report give me a reference?
Yes. The official FAQ states that a successful e-Report generates an e-report number and acknowledgment email.
Someone says they are from ADCC and can recover my money. Should I trust that?
Treat that very cautiously. ADCC has repeatedly warned about impersonation and fake recovery approaches.

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