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Unauthorized iPhone Pre-order Charges Prompt Bank Investigations in Hong Kong

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Multiple Hongkongers have reported unauthorized charges on their credit cards following pre-orders for Apple's new iPhones. Both HSBC and Hang Seng Bank are investigating these incidents, which have led to significant financial losses for some customers. Experts suggest that the rush to pre-order the latest iPhone models may have been exploited by fraudsters. AI

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Unauthorized iPhone Pre-order Charges Prompt Bank Investigations in Hong Kong

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Hongkongers hit with unauthorised charges for new iPhone as banks launch probes

    Scores of Hongkongers have complained about unauthorised transactions on credit cards used to pre-order Apple’s latest iPhones, prompting HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to launch investigations. One internet user on the social media platform Threads said she received a message on Saturd…

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