Reported 8 months ago
In Sanchong, Taiwan, police officers on ATM patrol duty noticed a woman with a phone displaying 'investment advisory company' in a resting area, leading to the arrest of a suspect. The woman, 69, was set up by an online investment scam group using a financial chat group to deceive her. The vigilant police intervened before she handed over NT$1.7 million to the scammers, seizing evidence for prosecution. Authorities caution against investment fraud and advise consulting official channels or the anti-fraud hotline for verification of online messages.
Source: YAHOO