PolyU-Led Study Highlights Vulnerability of University Students to Scams and the Importance of Raising Awareness
Prof. Xu Xin of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University announced the first-phase results of the Survey on University Students’ Awareness of Scams, a study conducted in collaboration with the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC), at a press conference hosted by the Hong Kong Police Force. The study not only revealed the vulnerability of university students when facing scams, but also underscored the importance of anti-fraud education and enhanced privacy protection awareness in cultivating students’ self-protection capabilities.
The survey covered 3,189 students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, and The Education University of Hong Kong. It aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ perceptions and responses to scams, while providing important reference and insights for society’s anti-fraud efforts.
Survey Findings: Over 80% of Students Have Encountered Scams
According to the findings, 82% of the respondents had experienced scams, with 6% suffering financial losses. The average loss per victim was approximately HK$40,000. Notably, mainland Chinese students reported an average financial loss of HK$77,000, with the maximum individual case reaching HK$1.7 million—5.6 times greater than the losses reported by local students. Professor Xu pointed out that mainland students in Hong Kong face a higher risk of scams, particularly in telephone scams, online shopping fraud, and rental scams, where they are more likely to become victims.
Lack of Anti-Fraud Awareness: 20% of Victims Did Not Seek Help
Professor Xu further noted that while most students chose to report to the police or seek help from friends and family after being scammed, around 20% of students chose to remain silent. Their reasons included small monetary losses, inconvenience, or feelings of shame. This phenomenon reflects a lack of sufficient anti-fraud awareness among some students, as well as neglect in safeguarding their legitimate rights.
PolyU to Advance Anti-Fraud Education Initiatives
Professor Xu stated that the team (Prof. Ka Chung Boris NG and Dr. Wen Xie) will continue with the second phase of the Survey on University Students’ Awareness of Scams, conducting a more in-depth analysis of changes in students’ scam awareness over time. In addition, PolyU will collaborate with the Police Force, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and other educational institutions to further promote and deepen anti-fraud education.
Through continuous research and educational initiatives, PolyU seeks to strengthen students’ awareness of scams, enhance their self-protection capabilities, and help build a safer learning and living environment.
The University’s academic research capacity and commitment to social responsibility, as demonstrated in this survey, have attracted wide attention and recognition from various sectors of society. Moving forward, PolyU will remain dedicated to contributing to Hong Kong’s education and social development through scientific research and community engagement.
理大研究：大學生受騙風險高 強化防騙意識勢在必行 近日，香港理工大學教授徐鑫在警方舉行的記者會上，公佈了與防騙協調中心合作開展的「大專學生詐騙認知調查」首階段結果。這項研究不僅揭示了大學生在面對詐騙時的脆弱性，也強調了防騙教育和提高隱私保護意識在提升學生自我保護能力的重要性。這項調查涵蓋了香港理工大學、香港大學、香港城市大學及香港教育大學的 3189 名學生，旨在深入了解大學生在面對詐騙時的認知與應對情況，並為當前社會的防詐問題提供重要參考與貢獻。
調查結果：超八成學生曾遭遇詐騙
調查結果顯示，有82%的受訪學生曾遭遇詐騙，其中6%的學生蒙受金錢損失，平均損失金額約4萬港元。值得注意的是，內地學生的平均損失金額為7.7萬港元，最高損失金額達170萬港元，是本地學生的5.6倍。徐鑫教授指出，內地學生在港面臨的詐騙風險較高，尤其是在電話詐騙、網購詐騙及租屋詐騙中，內地學生更容易成為受害者。
防騙意識不足：兩成學生受騙後未求助
徐鑫教授進一步分析稱，儘管大多數學生在遭遇詐騙後會選擇報警或向親友求助，但仍有約20%的學生因損失金額較小、覺得麻煩或感到羞愧而選擇沉默，未尋求任何幫助。這現象反映出部分學生在面對詐騙時的防騙意識不足，以及對自身權益保護的忽視。
徐鑫教授表示理工大學將繼續推動防騙教育
徐鑫教授表示，團隊(成員包括吳嘉聰教授與謝雯博士）將繼續開展「大專學生詐騙認知調查」的第二階段工作，深入分析學生群體的詐騙認知變化趨勢，並與警方、金管局及其他教育機構合作，共同推動防騙教育的普及與深化。理工大學希望透過持續的研究與教育活動，幫助學生增強防騙意識，提升自我保護能力，共同建構一個更安全的學習與生活環境。
理工大學在此次調查中所展現的學術研究能力與社會責任感，得到了社會各界的廣泛關注與認可。未來，理工大學將繼續致力於透過科學研究與社會服務，為香港的教育與社會發展做出貢獻。
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10.HK01
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