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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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
FSC ramps up fight against credit card fraud
Discover how Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is stepping up its game against credit card fraud with new measures to protect consumers from phishing scams and unauthorized transactions. Learn about the enhanced security steps being taken.2024/05/01 17:12 -
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