Key facts
- Hong Kong police received 1,503 reports of suspicious credit card transactions linked to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
- The total value of these suspicious transactions is over HK$30 million (US$3.82 million).
- The number of reports increased from about 1,200 two weeks earlier.
- All reported transactions have been canceled.
Hong Kong police have received 1,503 reports of suspicious credit card transactions involving Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro series, with a total value exceeding HK$30 million (US$3.82 million). This marks an increase from approximately 1,200 reports received two weeks prior. The force confirmed that all of these transactions have been canceled. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow spoke about the case at a Kowloon City district council meeting.