Reported 11 months ago
The Zhongzheng Second Police Precinct in Taipei recently disclosed characteristics and methods of a fake police fraud group, warning the public. An elderly individual in their 60s reported being deceived at home by a call claiming to be from the Kaohsiung Lingya Social Affairs Bureau, asserting their identity card had been illegally used to collect subsidies. Acting to prove innocence, the victim followed the fake police's instructions to open an internet banking account for transfer agreements. The fraud group investigated the victim's properties using their ID, then under the guise of cooperating with the prosecution, convinced the victim and private financial company staff to appear at the land office for property mortgage agreements, resulting in an estimated loss of over NT$10 million. The precinct noted 9 major features common in such fraud cases, including victims being over 60 years old, without existing mortgages, and processing arrangements with unclear relationships, highlighting the need for vigilance.
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