Hong Kong police say they are investigating suspected credit-card fraud linked to purchases of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series. Multiple reports cite 1,503 cases of suspicious charges, totaling more than HK$30 million (about US$3.82 million), recorded since the phones go on sale. Police state that the transactions have been cancelled.
Officials say the number of reports rises over time, increasing from roughly 1,200 to 1,503 in a matter of weeks. One outlet reports that police want Apple’s assistance to help stop the scheme, describing fraudsters buying devices in bulk using fake or suspicious credit cards. Another outlet focuses on a police update that confirms the reported amounts and cancellations, and notes the matter draws public attention.
While outlets agree on the scale of the suspicious charges and the police response, they differ mainly in emphasis—some highlight Apple’s potential role in preventing further purchases, while others stress the police progress figures and cancellation status.
