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  Gold Investment Scam Ring Busted! Police Successfully Intercept 10 Million in Cash

  A businessman in Chiayi County lost over 50 million NTD after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme by a scam group. The group used the bait of purchasing 10 kilograms of gold, leading to a loss of over 25 million NTD for the victim. Upon receiving the report, the Criminal Investigation Team of Chiayi County Police swiftly launched an investigation, confirming that the victim had been scammed. The police quickly set up a task force to trace the scam group members. After an in-depth investigation, the police arrested the suspect, Lee, posing as an "investment company's external specialist," and Pan, the lookout, when they attempted to extract money again. The police successfully intercepted 10 million NTD in cash that the victim was about to hand over and seized several forged documents.The prosecutor directed the police to continue expanding the investigation, leading to the arrests of suspects surnamed Tsai, Chen, and Huang on September 1st and 2nd. All suspects have been transferred to the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office, and the prosecutor has requested the court to detain them.Seized Evidence (Photo / Screenshot from the National Police Agency Website)The scam group spreads false investment advertisements through social media platforms like Facebook, claiming to offer "high-profit, low-risk" investment plans to lure people into their "investment groups." Fake accounts in the group showcase successful investments to attract victims to download fake investment apps and deposit money. When victims request withdrawals, the scammers delay the process with various excuses and demand additional funds. Eventually, they cut off all contact and disappear.Chiayi County Police emphasize that investors should use legitimate channels for investments and be wary of any investment pitch promising "high profit, low risk." Special caution should be taken with investment ads on social media and unfamiliar apps to avoid falling victim to scam groups. The police urge the public to stay vigilant and protect their assets.

  2024-09-19 09:05
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  Can Vitamin C Whiten and Fight Aging? Nutritionist Analyzes Its Skin Benefits

  Vitamin C plays an important role in skincare; it not only helps with whitening and anti-aging but also promotes overall skin health. The skin is our first line of defense against external factors, so maintaining good skin condition is essential. As we age or get exposed to UV rays, our skin gradually loses elasticity and forms wrinkles. At this point, supplementing with enough Vitamin C becomes particularly important. It is recommended to get Vitamin C from natural foods. (Image / Provided by Heho Health)Firstly, Vitamin C helps to whiten the skin. UV exposure promotes melanin production, but Vitamin C can inhibit this process, thus improving skin tone. Secondly, Vitamin C aids in wound healing, especially for burns or large wounds, speeding up the healing process and reducing scar formation.Additionally, Vitamin C can help prevent sunspots. Supplementing Vitamin C through diet or topical application enhances the skin’s ability to fight UV rays, reducing cellular damage caused by sun exposure. Finally, Vitamin C has a significant effect on fighting wrinkles, particularly in the generation and stabilization of collagen structures. Supplementing with Vitamin C can enhance the skin's ability to fight against UV rays. (Image / Provided by Heho Health)It is important to note that more Vitamin C is not always better; excessive intake may increase the risk of kidney stones. It is recommended to obtain Vitamin C from natural foods, which ensures you get enough without the negative effects of overconsumption.

  2024-09-11 09:00
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  Pitou Police Officer Smartly Apprehends Scam Courier, Safeguarding Hard-Earned NT$880,000

  On the morning of August 5, officers from the Pitou Substation of the Beidou Precinct apprehended a scam syndicate member posing as a money mule for an investment company while on duty in front of a convenience store on Douyuan West Road, Pitou Township, Changhua County. The suspect was originally scheduled to collect funds on August 8 but was captured by the ambushing officers, safeguarding NT$880,000 of hard-earned money from a victim surnamed Lin.Pitou Substation Chief Wu Ming-fa noted that based on his extensive case-handling experience, the victim was likely to be targeted again. Indeed, the scam syndicate did not give up and continued to lure the victim into participating in a bogus investment scheme via messaging apps, creating an illusion of profit and money recovery. The syndicate rescheduled a face-to-face meeting on August 14 at 2 PM at a convenience store on Section 3 of Zhangshui Road, Pitou Township.Officer Du Yu-tai of the Pitou Substation remained vigilant about the victim's situation and set up an ambush inside the convenience store on the appointed date. When the mule, a Hong Kong national born in 2000, exited the store, the officer immediately identified himself, successfully apprehending the mule and seizing crucial evidence, including receipts, investment agreements, and personal identification documents. An additional NT$300,000 of the victim's money was saved. The case has been referred to the Changhua District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of fraud and violations of anti-money laundering laws.Beidou Precinct Chief Huang Shi-de emphasized the importance of collaborating with banks to establish joint defense mechanisms and train staff on anti-fraud knowledge. He also urged police officers to actively pursue fraud mules and educate the public on anti-fraud measures to protect citizens' financial security. He advised the public to invest through legal channels and be wary of schemes promising "high returns with no loss." Chief Huang recommended calling the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline for careful verification to avoid falling into scam traps that lead to financial losses.Police Arrested a Suspect Surnamed Chen from Hong Kong (Photo / Sourced from the National Police Agency Website)Beidou Branch Director Huang Shide emphasized that in addition to cooperating with banks to establish a joint prevention mechanism and disseminating fraud prevention knowledge to bank employees, they also actively require police officers to detect fraudulent drivers and disseminate fraud prevention knowledge to protect the safety of people's property. He called on the public to use legal channels when investing, to be more vigilant about investment plans that advertise "high profits, guaranteed profits, and no loss", and to call the 165 anti-fraud hotline for verification to avoid falling into the trap of fraud groups. Cause property damage.

  2024-09-05 09:00