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Taiwan sees surge in scams ahead of Lunar New Year
Taiwan faces a surge in scams ahead of Lunar New Year, with 3,498 cases reported in a week. Fake investment scams lead, causing NT$15.1 billion in losses. Stay vigilant.2025/01/20 10:44 -
Taiwan loses up to US$15.1M daily to scams: Survey
Taiwan loses up to NT$500 million daily to scams, with investment frauds leading. Despite high confidence in detection, many fall victim. Citizens urge stricter penalties and better enforcement.2025/01/16 13:53 -
Taiwan premier admits shortcomings in fraud fight
Premier Cho Jung-tai admits Taiwan’s struggle with rising fraud cases despite new laws. Government vows to boost anti-fraud efforts with tech and global ties.2024/10/09 10:06 -
Taiwan to spend NT$7.3B on fraud prevention in 2024
Discover how Taiwan’s government plans to allocate NT$7.3 billion to fight fraud, emphasizing collaboration between authorities and private entities, and the pivotal role of banks in prevention efforts.2024/09/16 15:39 -
Taiwan gov’t to appoint chief sustainability officers
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is advancing sustainability and innovation with the "Action 101 Strategy" on his 101st day in office, aiming for a 2050 net-zero transition and a fairer society.2024/08/28 14:09 -
Taiwan boosts defense budget to NT$647 billion for 2025
Discover the details of Taiwan’s 2025 Central Government General Budget Proposal, including a significant increase in national defense spending to NT$647 billion, 2.45% of GDP. Learn about allocations for health, anti-fraud measures, and more.2024/08/22 14:46 -
Premier outlines Taiwan’s new anti-fraud, hope strategies
Premier Cho Jung-tai addressed the Legislative Yuan outlining major initiatives including anti-fraud measures and the ambitious National Project of Hope, aiming for significant national progress and stability in Taiwan.2024/05/31 17:02 -
Premier seeks legislative support for anti-fraud bills
Discover how Taiwan’s government is taking a strong stance against fraud with Premier Cho Jung-tai’s push for legislative support on four anti-fraud bills aimed at enhancing penalties and security measures.2024/05/22 15:56 -
Interior minister urges vigilance against election fraud
Minister of the Interior Lin Yu-chang visited the Taoyuan Police Department, urging officers to crack down on bribery and maintain order ahead of the 2024 elections. The Taiwanese government has actively promoted nationwide anti-fraud measures in preparation for the general elections. Minister Lin emphasized the potential for foreign forces to disrupt societal order through false information and called for increased vigilance in intelligence gathering by the police. He praised the Taoyuan Police Department for successfully preventing 1,176 fraud cases this year, ranking them first among the six special municipalities in Taiwan. With the elections approaching, Lin highlighted the police’s role in deterring election bribery, online gambling, and fake news. The central government is committed to reinforcing the national police force and enhancing police welfare, with the National Police Agency compiling the needs of various police stations to ensure they are adequately met.2023/12/02 18:13 -
NCC expands measures to combat telecom fraud
The National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan has announced further measures to combat telecommunications fraud. The NCC is working alongside major communications firms, including Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), TSTAR, and Asia-Pacific Telecom Co., Ltd (ATP), to strengthen their Know Your Customer (KYC) risk management mechanisms and implement special audits for high-risk customers.2023/10/26 15:29