The number of suspicious credit card transactions involving pre-orders for the latest iPhone models has surged to more than 1,200 in Hong Kong, involving HK$25 million (about US$3.2 million), reports The South China Morning Post (a subscription is required to read the article).
The police force said the number of unauthorized transactions had risen to 1,209 as of 5 pm on Monday, up from more than 700 the previous day, the article adds. The total amount involved had also risen from HK$14.7 million.
Over the weekend, many social media users reported unauthorized credit card transactions involving Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro series, which went on pre-order on Saturday. The cards had been issued by different banks. Apple is reviewing all current orders, according to The South China Morning Post.
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