Warning over scam calls linked to data leaks at Hong Kong Airlines, 2 retailers

South China Morning Post - Oct 27, 2026

More than 1,600 customers of Hong Kong Airlines and two electrical appliance retailers received suspected scam calls following personal data leaks, the city’s privacy watchdog has found. In one airline-related scam, a retiree was cheated out of HK$1.2 million (US$153,850), the Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) said on Tuesday, citing police information. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said it had received 34 complaints and 30 inquiries...

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