Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, Vice Captain Lee and officer Yan from Shihpai Police Station, Taipei, received a report from a bank regarding a female teacher trying to withdraw 4 million NTD for home renovation, suspected of being scammed. Police discovered the woman had been chatting with a man named 'Oba' online and thought of him as her husband without ever meeting in person. After police intervention, the teacher realized it was a scam and appreciated the help in preventing her hard-earned savings from being lost. The police reminded the public to be cautious of fraud, especially involving online interactions with individuals claiming to offer investment opportunities, urging anyone suspicious to contact anti-fraud hotlines.
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