Hong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker

Hong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker

[South China Morning Post] - 01/20/2025

Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses.



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