Kaohsiung Police Combat Fraud: Deploys Taiwan's First Electronic Product Detection Dog to Collect Evidence and Dismantle Fraud Rings
The Kaohsiung City Police Department is implementing innovative anti-fraud measures, including deploying Taiwan's first electronic product detection dog, strengthening cooperation with the National Immigration Agency, and establishing a LINE high-risk financial flow anti-fraud alert network. These AI-driven initiatives have made Kaohsiung a leader in combating fraud, achieving the lowest fraud rates and highest success in preventing ATM withdrawals by fraudsters among the six major municipalities.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hong Xueguang, Kaohsiung, 1st) Fraud methods are constantly evolving. The Kaohsiung Criminal Investigation Corps has deployed Taiwan's first electronic product detection dog to sniff out special chemical coatings, obtaining crucial evidence. They have also established Taiwan's first inquiry window with the National Immigration Agency, among other measures, making their effectiveness in preventing ATM withdrawals by fraudsters the highest among the six major municipalities.
With the continuous evolution of fraud methods driven by AI technology and communication software, the Kaohsiung City Police Department has kept pace. In last year's anti-fraud special operation, they deployed Taiwan's first electronic product detection dog to assist police in sniffing out special chemical coatings in electronic products at search sites, obtaining crucial criminal evidence and dismantling fraud rings.
The Kaohsiung City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Corps issued a press release this morning, stating that the police have also established Taiwan's first inquiry window with the National Immigration Agency for foreign ATM fraudsters. They developed an inquiry system to improve identification and border control speed, increasing the arrest and detention rate of foreign suspects. For example, the Renwu Precinct quickly identified a Malaysian foreign ATM fraudster who had made dozens of withdrawals in Kaohsiung using this inquiry system, arresting him before he could leave the country, and successfully detaining him.
In addition, the police also developed Taiwan's first "LINE High-Risk Financial Flow Anti-Fraud Alert Network." This network combines financial institutions and land administration personnel for early warning interception. Since its launch, the network has cumulatively prevented over NT$300 million in fraud losses and received recognition with the "National Police Award." Furthermore, they designed the popular "Criminal Cat Squad" mascots, launched various related merchandise, and collaborated with local Kaohsiung cafes to promote anti-fraud knowledge in a relaxed, lifestyle-oriented manner. By integrating with current events, they encourage citizens to participate, bringing anti-fraud concepts into daily life and building a comprehensive anti-fraud defense line for all citizens.
Kaohsiung police statistics show that strategies adopted from last year into this year in response to AI trends have begun to show results. From November 2025 to March 2026, the trend of reported fraud cases and financial losses per 100,000 population in Kaohsiung City was the lowest among the six major municipalities. The effectiveness of preventing ATM withdrawals by fraudsters also rose from second place in the second half of 2025 to first place in the first half of 2026 among the six major municipalities.
The Criminal Investigation Corps reminds the public that "online shopping fraud" often uses social media platforms to post product information, luring transactions through phishing links. Fraudsters often use slogans like "selling low-priced goods" or "free giveaways" to attract public attention, then proactively contact victims as "fake buyers" and claim to use specific trading platforms, step-by-step deceiving people out of their property. Among these, impersonating "7-11 My FamiPort" and "FamilyMart Good Buy+" accounts for the largest proportion.
As most people are already aware of fake logistics platforms like 7-11, FamilyMart, and Talong Express, fraud groups have recently started sending fake links for less commonly used platforms like Hi-Life's "Hi-Collect" to divert attention. When citizens fill out the information page, it may display transaction failure messages such as "account frozen due to incomplete financial flow" or "real-name authentication not completed," ultimately luring them to contact fake customer service or fake financial specialists to manipulate their accounts, resulting in financial losses. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Hong Xueguang, Kaohsiung, 1st) Fraud methods are constantly evolving. The Kaohsiung Criminal Investigation Corps has deployed Taiwan's first electronic product detection dog to sniff out special chemical coatings, obtaining crucial evidence. They have also established Taiwan's first inquiry window with the National Immigration Agency, among other measures, making their effectiveness in preventing ATM withdrawals by fraudsters the highest among the six major municipalities.
With the continuous evolution of fraud methods driven by AI technology and communication software, the Kaohsiung City Police Department has kept pace. In last year's anti-fraud special operation, they deployed Taiwan's first electronic product detection dog to assist police in sniffing out special chemical coatings in electronic products at search sites, obtaining crucial criminal evidence and dismantling fraud rings.
The Kaohsiung City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Corps issued a press release this morning, stating that the police have also established Taiwan's first inquiry window with the National Immigration Agency for foreign ATM fraudsters. They developed an inquiry system to improve identification and border control speed, increasing the arrest and detention rate of foreign suspects. For example, the Renwu Precinct quickly identified a Malaysian foreign ATM fraudster who had made dozens of withdrawals in Kaohsiung using this inquiry system, arresting him before he could leave the country, and successfully detaining him.
In addition, the police also developed Taiwan's first "LINE High-Risk Financial Flow Anti-Fraud Alert Network." This network combines financial institutions and land administration personnel for early warning interception. Since its launch, the network has cumulatively prevented over NT$300 million in fraud losses and received recognition with the "National Police Award." Furthermore, they designed the popular "Criminal Cat Squad" mascots, launched various related merchandise, and collaborated with local Kaohsiung cafes to promote anti-fraud knowledge in a relaxed, lifestyle-oriented manner. By integrating with current events, they encourage citizens to participate, bringing anti-fraud concepts into daily life and building a comprehensive anti-fraud defense line for all citizens.
Kaohsiung police statistics show that strategies adopted from last year into this year in response to AI trends have begun to show results. From November 2025 to March 2026, the trend of reported fraud cases and financial losses per 100,000 population in Kaohsiung City was the lowest among the six major municipalities. The effectiveness of preventing ATM withdrawals by fraudsters also rose from second place in the second half of 2025 to first place in the first half of 2026 among the six major municipalities.
The Criminal Investigation Corps reminds the public that "online shopping fraud" often uses social media platforms to post product information, luring transactions through phishing links. Fraudsters often use slogans like "selling low-priced goods" or "free giveaways" to attract public attention, then proactively contact victims as "fake buyers" and claim to use specific trading platforms, step-by-step deceiving people out of their property. Among these, impersonating "7-11 My FamiPort" and "FamilyMart Good Buy+" accounts for the largest proportion.
As most people are already aware of fake logistics platforms like 7-11, FamilyMart, and Talong Express, fraud groups have recently started sending fake links for less commonly used platforms like Hi-Life's "Hi-Collect" to divert attention. When citizens fill out the information page, it may display transaction failure messages such as "account frozen due to incomplete financial flow" or "real-name authentication not completed," ultimately luring them to contact fake customer service or fake financial specialists to manipulate their accounts, resulting in financial losses. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150501
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