Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Phishing scams impersonating Hongkong Post
Criminals used fraudulent text messages and emails imitating Hongkong Post delivery notices to obtain money from members of the public. Reports cited more than 100 affected people and approximately HK$2.2 million in losses.
2019
Controversy over altered stamp artwork
Hongkong Post changed a planned stamp design that originally depicted black-clad children. The organisation described the modification as aesthetic, while commentators suggested that it reflected the political sensitivity of black clothing during the 2019 Hong Kong protests.
2015
Covering royal cyphers on historic post boxes
Hongkong Post’s plan to cover royal insignia on most surviving colonial-era post boxes generated heritage and political criticism. Opponents argued that the change was motivated by an attempt to de-colonise public symbols rather than by operational necessity.
2007
Mail bags misplaced and letters lost
Three bags of mail were misplaced inside Hongkong Post management premises. Although one bag was eventually found, approximately 400 letters were reported lost, raising questions about internal mail-handling controls.
2005
Pinhole cameras at Cheung Sha Wan Post Office
The discovery of pinhole cameras at Cheung Sha Wan Post Office triggered concerns about customer and staff privacy. Hongkong Post stated that the cameras were installed to assist police investigations into suspected theft cases.