CYBER● ELEVATEDSep 14 · Sep 14, 2026, 2:37 PM
Tech expert warns of secondary scams following $25m iPhone fraud wave
thestandard_hk · hong kong · east asia
A massive wave of suspected credit card fraud targeting Apple’s latest smartphone pre-orders has hit Hong Kong, prompting the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau to launch a full-scale investigation into transactions totaling approximately HK$25 million.
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