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Fake retailer compensation call scam

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Earliest in view: May 21 · 05:54 UTCMost recent: May 21 · 05:54 UTC
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Dataorganization1Hong Kongplace1Built-in Proorganization1
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  • SECURITYMay 21 · 05:54 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam

    Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has issued a warning about a scam where fraudsters impersonate electrical appliance retailer Built-in Pro to offer fake compensation or product replacements. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data received 24 complaints and 7 inquiries about the scheme, with losses reaching HK$17,000 in one case.