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Taiwan commits US$225 million to combat sophisticated scams
President Lai Ching-te announced at the 2025 Anti Fraud Forum that Taiwan is intensifying efforts against fraud, drugs, and weapons. The government has launched an anti-fraud office, upgraded its program, and allocated NT$7.3 billion to combat fraud.
2025/04/17 12:41
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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
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Taiwan sees 48% drop in investment fraud cases
Taiwan’s Anti-fraud Command Center reports a 48% drop in investment scams since December. The government’s strategy, using AI and industry collaboration, is credited for the decline.
2025/03/11 09:59
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Monday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan tonight
Taiwan encounters a cold wave and a surge in scams as it prepares for Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, transportation and financial sectors adapt to changing demands.
2025/01/20 19:24
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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
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Thursday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan today
Explore Taiwan’s latest headlines, covering TSMC’s record revenue, optimism in economic growth, significant daily losses to scams, the passing of China Airlines’ president, and Hyun Bin’s captivating film premiere.
2025/01/16 20:37
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Taiwan launches anti-fraud initiative with religious groups
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior and religious groups are joining forces in a unique anti-fraud initiative, aiming to strengthen public resilience against scams through faith-based advocacy and education.
2024/08/21 13:20
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Indonesia deports Taiwanese involved in cybercrime
Discover the latest on the arrest of 11 Taiwanese fugitives involved in cybercrime, deported from Bali and facing charges in Taiwan. Learn about the cross-border effort to combat cybercrime.
2024/07/05 10:28
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Over 7M Taiwanese face poverty, illness, and fraud risks
Over 7 million Taiwanese aged 30-50, known as the "Three Precautions Generation," face significant risks of poverty, illness, and fraud as they prepare for retirement. Financial safety nets and vigilance against scams are essential to secure their future.
2024/05/22 18:03
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Taiwan unites to fight fraud with new initiatives
Discover how Taiwan is stepping up its fight against fraud with a landmark conference that brought together industry leaders and legislators to unveil new prevention measures.
2024/05/17 10:22
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Taiwan’s president-elect vows zero tolerance for fraud
Discover how Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te is implementing a zero-tolerance policy against fraud, aiming to protect societal and financial security with new legislation and measures.
2024/05/15 16:56
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Hou criticizes Taiwan’s anti-fraud efforts amid rising scams
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih criticizes Taiwan’s anti-fraud efforts, claiming that fraud cases are increasing despite an investment of NT$2.7 billion into the national anti-scam team. Hou attributes the problem to lenient penalties for fraud, leading to high recidivism rates. He proposes a three-pronged policy approach, including steeper penalties reflective of the amount scammed, interdepartmental cooperation, and stronger cross-strait and international cooperation. Hou also blames existing anti-fraud agencies for a lack of coordinated strategy and vows to improve collaboration if elected. Hou’s running mate, Jaw Shau-kong, compares the treatment of fraudsters in Taiwan and mainland China, stating that Taiwan’s sentences are lenient compared to the death penalty in the mainland. Jaw highlights that modern con artists often target the elderly, posing as utility bill collectors.
2023/12/07 19:29
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A trend to watch: Buy Now Pay Later gains momentum in Taiwan
Explore the rapid growth of the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment method in Taiwan, its appeal to a wide consumer base, and the associated risks as highlighted by financial experts.
2023/11/15 18:05
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Digital transaction boom in Taiwan coincides with scams rise
As digital transactions simplify everyday life for many in Taiwan, they have also become a convenient tool for scammers targeting unsuspecting victims. Statistics provided by the National Policy Agency (NPA) under the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) reveal that Taiwan has witnessed over 20,000 annual scam cases since 2017.
2023/07/11 16:59