While the nation celebrates Father’s Day, scam groups also take the opportunity to defraud people. On August 8, the Tianzhong Police Station under Tianzhong Precinct successfully prevented a fraud case involving NT$1.57 million and arrested a scammer named She at the scene.
The scam group first established contact with the victim through Facebook, impersonating celebrities and luring the victim with claims of stock market investment profits, providing a fake investment app for download. The group claimed that the victim had won 17 stocks and demanded payment of NT$1.57 million. A woman surnamed Chen became suspicious and reported it to the police. Shih Jun Fan, the head of Tianzhong Police Station, received the report and immediately directed a response, instructing Ms. Chen to stay in contact with the scam group and arrange for a face-to-face transaction near Tianzhong High-Speed Rail Station at 8:00 PM on August 8.
The scammer She arrived as scheduled to collect the money, and police seized mobile phones, work IDs, and related receipts as evidence during the transaction, arresting She according to the law.
Tianzhong Police Station under Tianzhong Precinct apprehended scam runner She. (Photo / Sourced from National Police Agency website)
Jian Long Hong, Director of Tianzhong Precinct, reminded the public that under Article 339 of the Criminal Code, fraud is punishable by up to five years in prison, detention, or a fine of up to NT$500,000. Jian Long Hong urged the public to be vigilant and avoid trusting investment profit information on the internet or social media, as these are often scams that could lead to significant losses. If in doubt or facing a similar situation, please call the anti-fraud hotline 165 or the emergency number 110 for assistance.
