Tainan City Hall Warns of Fake New Year's Eve Job Recruitment Scam

Tainan City Hall has issued a stern warning against a fraudulent job recruitment notice that has surfaced online, falsely advertising positions for the upcoming 2027 New Year's Eve festivities. The notice, which has appeared on social media platforms including Threads, claims that "New Year's Eve party staff are getting ahead of the curve and hiring," and urges interested individuals to complete online forms.

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This is fake information and also a job scam.

City officials have vehemently clarified that these postings are fake and constitute a job scam. They have alerted the public, urging them not to fall victim to the deception or fill out any suspicious forms, which could lead to the illicit use of personal data, including LINE IDs. The city government has already filed a police report regarding the matter.

The Tainan City Government's News Bureau noted that the "Tainan Hao Young Christmas and New Year Series Activities" have gained popularity in recent years due to high-profile performers, making the event a target for online scammers. In previous years, fraudulent individuals have exploited the event's name to post fake recruitment messages, attempting to lure people seeking part-time work or participation.

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We remind the public not to fall for it and not to fill out any suspicious forms arbitrarily, to avoid personal information, LINE ID, and other data being used illegally.

Last year, a similar scam falsely advertised for nurses to handle on-site emergencies. Although that misinformation was quickly identified and reported to the police, the scam has resurfaced with a new approach. The city emphasized that recruitment for any roles, including part-time positions or medical staff, will not be conducted through social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, or Facebook. Residents with doubts about online job postings are advised to contact the anti-fraud hotline or local police.

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Tainan Hao Young Christmas and New Year Series Activities will not recruit part-time workers, nurses, or other staff through social media platforms such as Threads, Instagram, and Facebook, whether now or in the future.