Use Telecoms Services Smartly. Stay Vigilant against Fraudulent Calls. (Web Accessible Version)



Related Information:

  • Consumer Alert – Reminder to Members of the Public on Suspected Fraudulent Phone Calls and Scam Emails Purporting to be Made or Sent by the CA or OFCA

Subtitles:

Description of visuals : The opening shot shows two young women in a home setting, using a fixed-line telephone and shopping online with a tablet. The male voice-over says:
MVO : Telecoms services bring us convenience and fun.
Description of visuals : The scene switches to a MTR compartment in which several passengers are using their mobile phones happily. Then the scene switches to show a park where an elderly man is talking on the phone. The male voice-over says:
MVO : But we should use them wisely and with caution.
Description of visuals : The scene shows several pairs of hands using various mobile devices. Then the scene switches to show a suspected fraudster sending out fraudulent messages on the other side. The male voice-over says:
MVO : Always stay vigilant against deception.
Description of visuals : The scene shows a middle-aged man in the MTR receiving a fraudulent message. The screen displays a superscript "Ask for Money" at the same time. He thinks smartly:
Man thinks : Send messages pretending to be my friend and borrow money? No way!
Description of visuals : The scene shows a woman receiving a fraudulent call while dining in a restaurant with her husband and son. The screen displays a superscript "Ask for Personal Details" at the same time. She thinks wisely:
Lady 1 thinks : The Communications Authority would never call me and ask for my personal details. Don't cheat me!
Description of visuals : The scene shows a mobile phone screen displaying a phone number "+852 2961 6333. A woman seeing the caller number display and thinks to herself:
Lady 2 thinks : There shouldn't be a "+" sign for local calls.
Description of visuals : The scene shows the woman who hangs up the call scrolling on her mobile phone while drinking coffee. The screen displays a superscript "The '+' sign represents calls originating from outside Hong Kong" at the same time. The male voice-over says:
MVO : Telecoms service operators use a "+" sign to help identify calls from outside Hong Kong.
Description of visuals : End shot shows a notebook being opened, and a slogan "Smart Use of Telecoms Services. Beware of Fraudulent Calls." together with the logo of Communications Authority are displayed on the screen of the notebook. The male voice-over goes on saying:
MVO : Be a smart telecoms service user, get to know the best ways to protect yourself!
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