New Taipei City Proposes Multi-Factor Authentication and Abolition of Paper Title Deeds, Learning from Japan's Anti-Fraud Experience
New Taipei City Government's Department of Land Administration, led by Director Wang Li-guo, reported on June 3rd that, based on a study tour in Japan, it proposes strengthening cross-domain joint defense, introducing multi-factor authentication, and recommending the central government review the paper title deed system to enhance real estate transaction security. The department has already intercepted 23 fraud cases, recovering over NT$120 million.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Xusheng, New Taipei City, 3rd) Amidst a surge in real estate fraud cases, the New Taipei City Government's Department of Land Administration stated today that after investigating Japan's real estate transaction security mechanisms, it recommends strengthening cross-domain joint defense, introducing multi-factor identity verification, and proposing that the central government review the paper title deed system to enhance real estate transaction security.
New Taipei City Department of Land Administration Director Wang Li-guo reported at the city government meeting today that, in addition to transparent land administration information, the city government's promotion of the 'Real-Time Land Registration Alert' care mechanism has intercepted 23 fraud cases, recovering over NT$120 million. In particular, the properties of 8,816 elderly individuals living alone are listed as care targets.
The department stated that in recent years, there has been a frequent occurrence of professional fraud groups, similar to Japan's 'Jimenshi' (land fraudsters), who use forged documents and impersonate landowners to defraud real estate and land ownership. These groups use professional jargon and forged documents to first lure victims into investing, then target their real estate, severely endangering public property safety.
In May, the department organized a delegation to Japan to study real estate transaction security mechanisms, visiting E.SUN Bank's Tokyo Branch and Sinyi Realty to understand practical experiences in real estate financing, transaction security, and registration systems in Japan.
The department told CNA reporters that New Taipei City has already established a cross-regional anti-fraud line in cooperation with prosecutors, police, tax authorities, social welfare agencies, financial institutions, land administration agents, and real estate agents. After the study tour, it believes it can refer to Japan's 'Registration Identification Information' system, combined with Taiwan's 'Mobile Natural Person Certificate,' to introduce multi-factor identity verification mechanisms in important procedures such as property rights transfers, confirming the true identity and intent of the parties involved, thereby reducing the risk of impersonation and fraud.
Furthermore, the department stated that while the current paper title deed mainly serves as proof of ownership, the actual status of property rights can already be checked through the latest land registry transcripts. In the future, it will suggest to the central government to consider abolishing the title deed issuance system when the time is right, to reduce the risk of forgery or illegal use, thereby enhancing real estate transaction security.
Regarding high-risk cases, the department said that for situations including private mortgage setups and property registration for elderly individuals living alone, New Taipei City has already promoted comprehensive care questioning measures in conjunction with the police system. It will also recommend that the central government expand this practice to strengthen the source-level fraud prevention mechanism. (Editor: Lin Shuhui) 1150603
New Taipei City Department of Land Administration Director Wang Li-guo reported at the city government meeting today that, in addition to transparent land administration information, the city government's promotion of the 'Real-Time Land Registration Alert' care mechanism has intercepted 23 fraud cases, recovering over NT$120 million. In particular, the properties of 8,816 elderly individuals living alone are listed as care targets.
The department stated that in recent years, there has been a frequent occurrence of professional fraud groups, similar to Japan's 'Jimenshi' (land fraudsters), who use forged documents and impersonate landowners to defraud real estate and land ownership. These groups use professional jargon and forged documents to first lure victims into investing, then target their real estate, severely endangering public property safety.
In May, the department organized a delegation to Japan to study real estate transaction security mechanisms, visiting E.SUN Bank's Tokyo Branch and Sinyi Realty to understand practical experiences in real estate financing, transaction security, and registration systems in Japan.
The department told CNA reporters that New Taipei City has already established a cross-regional anti-fraud line in cooperation with prosecutors, police, tax authorities, social welfare agencies, financial institutions, land administration agents, and real estate agents. After the study tour, it believes it can refer to Japan's 'Registration Identification Information' system, combined with Taiwan's 'Mobile Natural Person Certificate,' to introduce multi-factor identity verification mechanisms in important procedures such as property rights transfers, confirming the true identity and intent of the parties involved, thereby reducing the risk of impersonation and fraud.
Furthermore, the department stated that while the current paper title deed mainly serves as proof of ownership, the actual status of property rights can already be checked through the latest land registry transcripts. In the future, it will suggest to the central government to consider abolishing the title deed issuance system when the time is right, to reduce the risk of forgery or illegal use, thereby enhancing real estate transaction security.
Regarding high-risk cases, the department said that for situations including private mortgage setups and property registration for elderly individuals living alone, New Taipei City has already promoted comprehensive care questioning measures in conjunction with the police system. It will also recommend that the central government expand this practice to strengthen the source-level fraud prevention mechanism. (Editor: Lin Shuhui) 1150603