Taipei Man Rescued from Scam After Mailing Bank Cards to Buy Dumplings

A man in Taipei narrowly avoided having his bank accounts turned into fraudulent mule accounts after falling victim to an online shopping scam. The incident began when the man, identified by the surname Liu, saw an advertisement for frozen dumplings on the messaging app LINE and contacted the seller.

During the transaction, the fake seller claimed Liu's accounts were experiencing abnormalities that prevented payment processing. Liu attempted to use two other accounts, but the scammer insisted they also had issues. The fraudster then instructed Liu to package the bank cards from all three accounts and mail them to a specific address, promising to resolve the account problems himself.

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Liu complied, packaging his bank cards and sending them from a convenience store. However, after returning home, he grew suspicious and contacted the police. Officers from the Neihu Precinct's Dahu Police Station quickly recognized the scam tactic, where fraudsters attempt to obtain bank cards and PINs to use for illicit activities.

Police immediately advised Liu to cease contact with the seller and rushed back to the convenience store with him. Through coordination with the store staff, they successfully intercepted the package before it was collected, allowing Liu to retrieve his three bank cards. Authorities are reminding the public to be wary of similar schemes and to contact the anti-fraud hotline if they encounter suspicious requests.

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