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Taiwan fines Meta, demands stronger anti-scam measures
Premier Cho Jung-tai urges online platforms to self-regulate amid rising scam amounts. MODA fines Meta NT$1 million for ad disclosure issues. Authorities intensify anti-fraud efforts.2025/06/05 20:00 -
Taiwan sees 32% spike in online fraud cases in one week
Online fraud cases in Taiwan surged by 32.16% from April 27 to May 3, with scams involving Meta leading. The Ministry of Digital Affairs urges vigilance.2025/05/09 19:00 -
Taiwan reports NT$1.46 billion lost to scams in one week
Taiwan reports NT$1.46 billion in scam losses from March 9-15, with investment scams leading. The "165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard" offers tips to protect finances.2025/03/17 10:17 -
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 seizes NT$20 billion in fraud crackdown
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan’s Anti-Fraud Command Center reports seizing over NT$20 billion from fraud since June 2023. New laws aim to curb scams further.2024/11/21 10:01 -
Taiwan’s anti-fraud app to launch full version in December
The Ministry of Digital Affairs in Taiwan will launch the full version of the Internet Fraud Reporting and Inquiry Network in December. The app, currently in testing, aims to combat investment and payment scams. Development costs have reached NT$13 million, with plans to improve search visibility.2024/10/07 13:51 -
Taiwan launches app to combat online scams
The Ministry of Digital Affairs in Taipei launched an app to combat online scams, allowing users to report and verify suspicious messages. Available on Android and iOS, it aims to reduce digital fraud.2024/10/04 20:00 -
National Taxation Bureau extends hours for tax season finale
Discover the extended service hours for tax filings in Taipei from May 27-31, aimed at aiding taxpayers before the deadline. Learn about the rise in digital filings and how to avoid tax scams.2024/05/27 11:55 -
CTBC Financial warns of fake Facebook page in scam alert
Discover how CTBC Financial Holding Co. warns against a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating Jeffrey Koo Jr. amid a rise in financial scams. Learn tips to stay safe online.2024/05/22 14:11 -
Digital Minister unveils plan to combat fraud and scams
Digital Minister Audrey Tang announced on Friday (April 12) that the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) plans to launch an act that punishes frauds and scams in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior next week. Furthermore, to discuss AI-related concerns, MODA is organizing an online meeting next week with major players in the business, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Open AI.2024/04/12 17:41 -
Discarded CCTV cameras turned into Christmas tree in Tainan
The Yongxin Police Station in Tainan has gained online attention for constructing a "Surveillance Camera Christmas Tree" using nearly 100 discarded cameras. Deputy Chief Chang Shuo-feng and his colleagues assembled the unique tree in their spare time, using primarily wood and topping it with intersection surveillance cameras to mimic tree branches. The tree serves as a visual statement to discourage potential wrongdoers and car thieves, reflecting the police department’s relentless efforts to detect and counteract criminal activity. Additionally, the Christmas star at the top of the tree is made from a figurine of the police station’s Teddy Bear mascot and a booklet to help citizens recognize scams.2023/12/25 13:39