75% of Taiwanese Received Scam Messages Recently; 1/3 Have Fallen Victim

Reported 3 months ago

A recent survey by banking institutions revealed that 75% of Taiwanese individuals received scam messages in the past three months, with 31% having been victims of scams. Cybersecurity experts highlight the rampant nature of scams in Asia, attributing this to the establishment of numerous scam operations in the region, which operates without language barriers or time zone differences. Common scams targeted include investment schemes, installment payment frauds, and counterfeit online shopping. Authorities are calling for increased public awareness and reporting mechanisms to combat this issue.

Source: YAHOO

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