Protect Yourselves from Scam
With scams becoming more sophisticated around the world, we want to help you stay safe and smart.
Last year, there were about 80 scam cases involving HKU students with over HK$22 million lost. This is an alarming trend, and we all need to work together to protect ourselves and each other.
What you need to do
All new students are required to complete the CEDARS Anti-Scam Learning Kit 2026 within 14 days after finishing your online master registration.
The quiz, titled “CEDARS Anti-Scam Learning Kit 2026”, will be available at:
https://moodle-infohub.hku.hk/
(one working day after you complete your online master registration)
Quiz details
- Format: A 60-minute multiple-choice quiz on Moodle with 49 questions
- Content: Helpful tips on how to spot and prevent scams
- Passing score: At least 40 out of 49 (If you fail, you must retake the quiz until you pass.)
Please refer to CEDARS – Anti Scam website (Anti-Scam Resource Hub) for information before you do the quiz.
Deadline and consequences
- You must pass the quiz by 5:00 PM on the deadline.
- If you do not pass on time, you will lose physical access to Chi Wah Learning Commons and all university libraries.
- Don’t worry – access will be restored within 2 working days after you successfully pass the quiz.
Exciting news – Early Completer Awards!
To encourage timely engagement and strong performance, students who complete and pass the quiz with the highest scores by 1 September 2026 will qualify for the Early Completer Awards.
Selected students will be notified by CEDARS and will receive the following souvenirs:
- An iPhone
- A MacBook Neo
- HKU signature bears
Stay safe. Scammers impersonate officials, fake employers, or fake investment opportunities. Don’t fall for it.
Want to outsmart scams?
✔ Follow our WeChat video channel:
- [Channel Name: 香港留学不踩坑版 (Hong Kong Study Life Guide) ] (Channel ID: sphHziDSsxaPjXJ)
– Watch scam stories acted by students
✔ Complete the anti-scam training quiz within 14 days after online master registration.
- It takes just 20 minutes.
Win an iPhone, MacBook, or other prizes.
Otherwise, you may lose access to libraries and the Learning Commons.
✔ Study the resources on
- Contact CEDARS WhatsApp helpline: 8400 1334
- Call the Police anti-scam helpline: 18222