Elderly Education Game Tackles Fake Police Scams

The Hong Dao Foundation, with support from Uni-President Securities, has launched an innovative "script-killing" game designed to combat fraud targeting the elderly. This year, a new scenario focusing on fake police and prosecutor scams has been added, aiming to educate participants on these deceptive methods and how to counter them.

Scammers frequently exploit human vulnerabilities by impersonating law enforcement officials, intimidating victims into handing over money. The "script-killing" experience, developed in collaboration with Uni-President Securities and "Murder Mystery Studio," allows seniors to step into roles and navigate simulated scam situations. The initial game, launched last year, focused on "fake investment scams," which have historically led to the most significant losses for victims.

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Chang Yi-lun, a planner at Hong Dao's Innovation Experiment Group, explained that fake police and prosecutor scams remain a prevalent threat to seniors. Scammers leverage the public's trust and fear of authority, falsely claiming victims are involved in money laundering or criminal cases. They then demand bank books, ATM cards, or immediate fund transfers. Many seniors, caught off guard and intimidated, fall victim before they can think critically.

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Fake police and prosecutor scams are still a common type of victimization for seniors in recent years.

The new scenario uses role-playing, interactive props, and mission design to immerse participants in the scammer's tactics. It demonstrates how authority, intimidation, and time pressure are used to erode a victim's judgment. Chang noted that while seniors know not to transfer money to strangers or trust unknown calls, they often become highly anxious or fearful when confronted by perceived authority figures during a scam attempt.

Uni-President Securities emphasized its commitment to protecting customers' finances and understanding the needs of older adults. The company is having its employees participate in the "script-killing" experience to personally feel the pressure seniors endure, aiming to integrate this empathy into their daily services. The foundation's approach focuses on making learning engaging through visual scripts, interactive props, and contextual design, enabling participants to naturally grasp the logic and methods of scams rather than just memorizing rules.

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We hope that through immersive scenarios, employees can personally experience the pressure seniors face when encountering scams, and integrate understanding and empathy into daily services.