New Taipei City candidate Wu Sheng-han warns of impersonation scam soliciting funds

A political candidate in New Taipei City is alerting the public to a fraudulent scheme impersonating him to solicit money. Wu Sheng-han, a candidate for New Taipei City Councilor with the Democratic Progressive Party, has reported that scammers are using his name, photos, and identity to deceive people.

According to Wu, the fraudsters are creating fake social media and messaging accounts to contact individuals. They claim to be raising funds for orphanages or children's charities, requesting people to purchase gift cards, such as Apple Gift Cards, or to pay for expensive flight tickets on their behalf. Wu expressed his regret and anger over the misuse of his identity and the exploitation of public goodwill.

"This not only infringes on my personal reputation but is also a blatant abuse of the public's kindness and trust," Wu stated. He emphasized that neither he nor his service team would ever request that the public purchase goods, pay for items, buy gift cards, transfer money, or provide personal banking information through messaging apps like LINE or Messenger.

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This not only infringes on my personal reputation but is also a blatant abuse of the public's kindness and trust.

To prevent further victims, Wu's team has gathered evidence, including screenshots and conversation records, and has filed a police report. He urged the public to exercise caution and follow anti-fraud guidelines: do not remit money, do not buy gift cards, and do not provide personal information. Instead, people should always screenshot evidence, verify requests through official channels like his campaign's fan page or service office, and utilize anti-fraud hotlines.

Wu encouraged anyone receiving suspicious messages to immediately call the 165 anti-fraud hotline or contact his service office for assistance. This information will aid the police in their investigation.

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He emphasized that neither he nor his service team would ever request that the public purchase goods, pay for items, buy gift cards, transfer money, or provide personal banking information through messaging apps like LINE or Messenger.