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2000 customers of Hong Kong Airlines, 2 retailers get scam calls after data breach

Scmp • October 27, 2026

Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says it received 64 inquiries and complaints linked to the suspected data leaks

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 the suspected breaches involving the airline and retailers Yoho and Broadway Photo Supply Limited.

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Data Breaches Affect Over 1,600 Customers of Hong Kong Airlines and Retailers The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed that over 1,600 individuals were affected by data breaches at Hong Kong Airlines and electronics retailer Yoho Hong Kong. The breaches involved personal data such as names, phone numbers, and flight or delivery information. Hong Kong Airlines reported that 815 passengers, who traveled between September 29 and October 22, were impacted, while Yoho Hong Kong affected 790 customers who placed orders between September 29 and October 12. Following the breaches, customers received suspected scam calls, with one retiree reportedly losing HK$1.2 million due to a scam linked to the airline. The privacy office received a total of 64 inquiries and complaints related to these incidents and has initiated investigations. The public is advised to verify the identities of callers claiming to be merchants and to be cautious about suspicious money-transfer requests. 2 sources 40

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