Taiwan warns of fake Ministry of Education social media accounts

A fraudulent account impersonating Taiwan's Ministry of Education has surfaced on social media platforms, posting inflammatory remarks and quickly garnering thousands of likes before being flagged by users. The fake account, which used the name "Republic of China Ministry of Education," posted messages such as "You should be studying, not posting on Threads," sparking online debate.

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There are many similar situations online regarding fake accounts. We remind everyone to pay attention, and the Ministry will continue to monitor and remind netizens to avoid being scammed or having information misused.

The emergence of the fake account led to a confusing situation, with some users mistakenly engaging with the imposter, inadvertently affecting the legitimate Ministry of Education's official account, known as "Ministry of Education Ya Ting." This incident highlights the growing challenge of disinformation and impersonation on social media.

Deputy Minister of Education Chang Liao Wan-chien acknowledged the issue during a legislative session, stating that the ministry is aware of the situation and is reminding the public to exercise caution to avoid being deceived or having information misused. The fake account is no longer accessible.

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The account is not an official account of the Ministry of Education, and this account can no longer be viewed.

The Ministry of Education emphasized that its official social media accounts are distinct: the Facebook page is "Ministry of Education," while the Instagram and Threads accounts are "Ministry of Education Ya Ting" (@moe_tw). The ministry urged the public to follow these official channels for policy information and to report any suspected impersonation accounts to the platforms for action.

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We call on the public to follow the Ministry of Education's official social media accounts to avoid mistakenly believing fake accounts or false information.