Reported 8 months ago
The Kaohsiung Beer Music Festival featured over 30 artists and sold 80% of tickets for a three-day event. However, a fraudulent group used the name of 'Kaohsiung Tourism Website' to recruit on-site staff, causing some individuals to unknowingly provide information, raising concerns of potential misuse of personal data. The organizers have addressed the issue, emphasizing that this is the first occurrence. The article advises caution in light of the recent rise in scam cases, with roughly 15-20 incidents since May, attributing the increase to the popularity of this year's lineup, with scammers targeting the ongoing summer job season. The 'Kaohsiung Tourism Website' clarified that they have not recruited any personnel. The festival organizers are working to protect attendees from falling victim to such scams.
Source: YAHOO