Criminal Investigation Bureau Warns of New Scam Impersonating ECPay

The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced on the 30th that fraud syndicates are impersonating the third-party payment platform ECPay via fake LINE accounts. Using tactics like "Buy Now, Pay Later," "cardless installments," and "incorrect orders," they are targeting the public. The CIB reported that the 165 anti-fraud hotline has received numerous complaints. Fraudsters send images of "confirmed orders" for expensive items like smartphones to create a sense of urgency. If victims click the phishing links provided, they are directed to fake payment websites and asked to input their name, ID number, credit card details, and OTP codes. In some cases, they pose as bank customer service to guide victims into making transfers. There have been 26 reports so far. The CIB emphasizes that scammers frequently impersonate well-known e-commerce and financial institutions. They urge the public not to click on unknown links and to utilize official anti-fraud tools like the 165 hotline and the Ministry of Digital Affairs' reporting website.