Reported 9 months ago
In Taipei, a 58-year-old man surnamed Yu mistakenly joined an investment group on Facebook and was scammed of over a million dollars. After realizing the fraud, he urgently sought help from the police. The scam group continued to demand more investments from Yu, leading to a coordinated effort between Yu and the police to catch the scammer. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested during a planned money exchange, and fake identification cards and receipts were seized. The case has been transferred to the prosecution for further investigation. Authorities warn the public to be cautious of investment scams online and to verify information before falling victim to fraud.
Source: YAHOO