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Concert ticket scams target K-pop fans in Taiwan surge
Online shopping scams in Taiwan are the top source of victimization, with 452 cases daily in November. Financial losses hit NT$199.7 million. Learn more about scam tactics and prevention.2025/12/11 17:00 -

Police deploy adorable cats to fight Taiwan’s scam problem
Kaohsiung police launch the Cat Cop Squad to teach kids about fraud. Five cat mascots, inspired by a stray, aim to make anti-fraud lessons engaging and relatable.2025/09/12 16:44 -

Meta fined NT$2.5 million for ad removal delay
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs fined Meta NT$2.5 million for not removing fraudulent ads within 24 hours. Meta cites paper notifications as a delay factor.2025/08/22 09:00 -

Taiwan launches AI app to combat sophisticated scams
The Criminal Investigation Bureau and Trend Micro launched the AI Scam Alert App to combat fraud. It uses AI to detect scams in real time, offering alerts and prevention tips.2025/06/27 06:00 -

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 -

Anti-fraud efforts save millions in Taiwan’s largest city
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced nearly NT$500 million in scam interceptions, urging comprehensive measures. Efforts focus on crime prevention, elder abuse, and food safety.2025/06/05 19:00 -

TSMC warns of executive impersonation scams on social media
TSMC warns of scammers impersonating its founder and executives on social media. The company stresses it doesn’t run personal Facebook accounts or host giveaways.2025/06/02 16:28 -

New Taipei mayor addresses rising fraud concerns
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih addresses the impact of fraud, highlighting financial losses and underreporting. The city launches a fraud prevention office to boost awareness and improve arrest rates.2025/03/26 23:00 -

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 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 -

Over half of Taiwanese face scams weekly, report finds
A report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance reveals that over half of Taiwanese encounter scams weekly, with personal data theft being the most significant threat. Learn more about the top scam methods in Asia.2024/10/01 23:00 -

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 -

New police chief vows to fight fraud, protect citizens
Discover how Chang Jung-hsing, the new Director-general of the National Police Agency, plans to combat fraud and enhance public safety, following his successful tenure in Taipei.2024/05/23 18:18 -

Taiwanese tourist rescued from scam at Australian airport
Discover the story of Yu-Ming Lu, a Taiwanese woman who vanished in Australia but was found before she could be scammed. Learn about the efforts of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brisbane and the importance of the "Scam Prevention Strategy 123" for Taiwanese tourists.2024/05/03 17:47

