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Hong Kong iPhone scam targets 700+ users, raising credit card security fears

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A sophisticated scam in Hong Kong has targeted over 700 individuals, resulting in approximately HK$14.7 million (US$1.87 million) in unauthorized credit card transactions for Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro series. While banks have assured victims they will not be liable for fraudulent charges, the incident has raised significant concerns about online credit card security. Experts are now advising on practical safeguards to protect personal financial information during online shopping. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a specific scam and provides advice on credit card security, fitting the 'tool' category for practical guidance.

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Hong Kong iPhone scam targets 700+ users, raising credit card security fears

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The article discusses a specific scam and provides advice on credit card security, fitting the 'tool' category for practical guidance.
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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong’s iPhone scam: how to protect your credit card from online fraud

    More than 700 Hongkongers were shocked to discover that their credit cards had been used to place unauthorised orders for Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro series handsets over the weekend. Although banks reassured victims they would not be charged as long as the cards were used with due…

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