Reported 8 months ago
A recent report from the Police Gazette revealed that after falling victim to a false investment scam, multiple individuals were further deceived into pledging real estate for loans. One retiree in Tainan saw an investment ad online in February, joined a LINE group, downloaded a fake investment app, and was tricked into transferring funds to a specified account. When attempting to withdraw the profits, she was asked for a guarantee deposit. Believing she would profit, the victim pledged her property to a private loan company, ultimately losing over NT$12 million. The Criminal Investigation Bureau warns that fraud groups often use enticing short-term profit ads on social media platforms to lure victims into fake investment schemes, leading them to pledge real estate to obtain funds. They urge the public to be cautious and report suspicious activities to prevent further fraud.
Source: YAHOO