Within a single day, Zhongli Precinct, Taoyuan Police Department cracked two cases of online dating fraud. An Indonesian new immigrant who was deceived, when the bank was preparing to transfer money, the banker noticed something abnormal and called the police, successfully stopped the fraud.
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Director (鍾景焜) of National Immigration Agency produced a video warning new immigrants about common fraud schemes and advising them to be cautious.Photo reproduced from 全民防詐宣導 video
According to the Zhongli Precinct that the Indonesian new immigrant woman, Tian met an Indonesian man who claimed to be a former colleague. The man took the opportunity to borrow NT$100,000 from her because of urgent needs at home. Believing it was true, Tian went to the bank to transfer money. When questioned by the bank clerk, Tian said she wanted to remit the money to Indonesia, but the bank clerk found out that the other party's account was in Taiwan, and felt that something was wrong, so the clerk immediately called the police. After Tian learned that she had been defrauded, she thanked the bank clerk for their vigilance and the police for their assistance, and she will be more careful about making friends online in the future.
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The Zhongli police noted that scammers will use social media or online dating sites to pose as foreigners, wealthy individuals, military officials, attractive men and women, etc., to build connections with victims before requesting money transfers for a variety of reasons. The authorities urged people to be cautious when communicating with strangers online, to not blindly trust them, and to refrain from sending them money or personal information.
"Anti-fraud consultation line 165" of the Ministry of the Interior.Photo reproduced from Anti-Fraud Project of National Police Agency of the Ministry of the Interior
National Police Agency of the Ministry of the Interior has established "anti-fraud consultation line 165" to public in an effort to increase the prevention of fraud offenses. Call the 165 anti-fraud consultation hotlines for consultation, reporting if you come across fraud and have questions concerning associated issues. Additionally, director (鍾景焜) of National Immigration Agency produced a video warning new immigrants about common fraud schemes and advising them not to lend out their passports, ID cards, residence permits, or transaction passwords to strangers because doing so will make it easier for fraudsters to steal their information. It will be applied by dishonest organizations.
