Hong Kong Airlines customers and retailers face scam calls after data leak
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed on Monday that a suspected breach exposed information belonging to Hong Kong Airlines clients and two appliance shops.
Privacy watchdog launches probe
A spokesman for the city's privacy authority stated that an official investigation has begun following the discovery of the incident. The agency is following established procedures to examine how personal details were compromised by the involved companies.
Complaints reach privacy office
Officials noted they received over 40 separate inquiries and complaints connected to these suspected leaks. These reports came from individuals who claimed their data was misused for fraudulent telephone calls.
Affected groups identified clearly
The specific victims include nearly 2,000 people who held accounts with Hong Kong Airlines. Additionally, customers of the electronic retailers Yoho and Broadway Lifestyle were among those targeted by scammers using stolen information.
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