Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, in Taipei, a woman fell for an investment scam on a social media app where she was lured into a fraud scheme, resulting in a loss of NT$1.3 million. After reporting the case to the police, police interns took action to set up a meeting with the scammer, resulting in the scammer being apprehended by a joint police force. The scammer was found with evidence and money, and the case has been transferred to the authorities for further investigation. The Taipei Police Bureau urges the public to be cautious of investment messages on social media and to report any suspicious activity to prevent falling victim to fraud.
Source: YAHOO