The figure represents an over 80 per cent drop, compared with losses for October and November in 2003.

Aiming at deterring credit card fraud at sale points, the campaign has aroused sale staff's awareness of preventing the use of stolen or loss credit cards in purchases of expensive goods at jewellery and goldsmith's shops.

The campaign is indeed a big success, demonstrating that in the fight against crime partnership between police and business sector is the way forward to ensure Hong Kong remains one of the safest cities in the world.

To show its appreciation, Credit Card Risk Reduction Group representatives recently called at CPB and presented plaques to the Force and the Jewellers' and Goldsmith's Associations.

Another good example of partnership between police and business sector

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