Reported about 1 year ago
A man in Taichung attempted to withdraw one million from his fixed deposit to purchase a hair growth product online, alarming bank staff who then alerted the police. Upon inspection of the man's conversation with the seller, no product batch number proof or company information was found. The police advised the man to avoid the scam, ultimately preventing him from withdrawing the money. Authorities warn against rampant online advertising fraud and advise consumers to verify information before making purchases to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Source: YAHOO