Elderly Hong Kong fraud victims lose average HK$850,000, educated retirees most targeted
Police reported a 17% rise in investment‑scam cases against Hong Kong’s elderly during the first quarter of 2026, despite an overall fall in case numbers. Superintendent Theodora Lee noted that retirees with higher financial education suffered larger losses, driving an 18.6% increase in total scam‑related losses.
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