Police call repeat iPhone fraud incident 'regrettable'
Police said on Saturday they received more than 110 reports of suspected misuse of credit cards linked to iPhone Duo pre-sale transactions. The amount involved was about HK$4.6 million, with the largest single loss reaching nearly HK$230,000 – equivalent to about 12 iPhone Duos. No arrests have been made so far. Senior inspector Lo Chun-kong from the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau…
The Hong Kong police have expressed regret over a repeat incident of fraud involving iPhone Duo pre-sale transactions, with over 110 reports received and a total loss of approximately HK$4.6 million. Senior Inspector Lo Chun-kong from the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau highlighted that Apple has yet to activate 3D-Secure (3DS) for online credit card payments, which could have prevented the issue.
Lo emphasized the importance of 3DS as a security measure that requires additional verification, such as a one-time password or confirmation through a bank's mobile app. He expressed concern over Apple's lack of action, accusing the company of failing to fulfill its corporate responsibilities. The incident, classified as "obtaining property by deception," involved multiple banks and is being treated as a serious case of fraud.
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