Unauthorised phone purchase reports reach 1,200
Police said 1,209 people have reported unauthorised transactions on their credit cards related to the purchase of iPhones as of 5pm on Monday, involving a total of HK$25 million. The case, which has been classified as obtaining property by deception, is being investigated by the police’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau. Speaking to reporters, chief inspector Chan Lai-yu said that there…
The police reported that 1,209 individuals have notified them of unauthorized transactions on their credit cards linked to iPhone purchases, totaling HK$25 million, as of 5pm on Monday. This case of obtaining property by deception is being investigated by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau. Chief Inspector Chan Lai-yu stated that there is no evidence of a cyber attack on Apple or banks, as their systems were operating normally.
She explained that the transactions did not require verification with a one-time password, allowing criminals to take advantage of the situation. The investigation is focusing on two main aspects: tracing the origin of the leaked credit card information and identifying the individuals involved in the unauthorized purchases. Superintendent Ferris Cheung mentioned that the police have forwarded the reports to the relevant banks and Apple for immediate action to cancel suspicious transactions.
The force urged the public to improve their cybersecurity awareness and regularly monitor their credit card transaction records.
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