Reported about 1 year ago
In Taoyuan City's Bade District, a 29-year-old man named Yu recently tried to withdraw NT$850,000 at a bank on Jieshou Road. When questioned by the bank staff about the reason for the large withdrawal, Yu became evasive and refused to disclose the information. Suspecting that Yu might be a victim of a scam, the staff alerted the Bade Police Substation. Eventually, Yu admitted that he had been deceived by a fake online friend who asked to use his bank account for virtual currency transactions, leading him to hand over his account and ATM card. After the police explained the typical 'fake friendship' scam, Yu abandoned his withdrawal plans. The police urge the public to be cautious of such scams and to verify any suspicious requests by calling 110 or the anti-fraud hotline 165.
Source: YAHOO