Taichung Man Remits Money to Help Sister Buy Stocks, Police and Post Office Prevent Fake Investment, Saving Siblings' Million-Dollar Savings
A man in Taichung attempted to remit NT$500,000 to help his sister invest in stocks, but the post office clerk suspected fraud. Police intervention revealed his sister was a victim of a fake investment scam, successfully saving the siblings' NT$1 million in savings.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 5th) A man surnamed Lin recently went to a post office in Taichung to remit NT$500,000. When asked about the purpose, he vaguely replied that it was for buying fertilizer. The clerk reported the suspicious activity, and the police found that Mr. Lin's sister had been deceived by a fraud group into a fake stock investment. Through persuasion, the police successfully saved the siblings' savings.
The Taiping Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated today that at around 1 PM on April 27th, the Taiping Post Office clerk reported that a man wanted to remit a large sum of money for an unclear purpose, suspecting fraud, and requested police assistance.
Upon arrival, officers learned that Mr. Lin, in his 50s, had received a call from his sister the day before. She said she had joined an investment group online, where netizens frequently shared screenshots of profits. After chatting with someone, she was told they could help her invest in stocks and wanted to raise NT$1 million for investment, hoping to borrow NT$500,000 from her brother.
Mr. Lin was initially unwilling, but his sister's continuous pleas led him to go to a nearby post office that day to transfer the money. When the clerk asked about the purpose, Mr. Lin vaguely replied, "It's for buying fertilizer," but couldn't explain clearly. The clerk, noticing something amiss, reported it to the police.
After the police explained relevant fraud cases and assisted in verification, it was discovered that Mr. Lin's sister was suspected of encountering a fake investment scam. Through telephone persuasion and verification, the police successfully prevented the siblings from being defrauded, saving their combined savings. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 5th) A man surnamed Lin recently went to a post office in Taichung to remit NT$500,000. When asked about the purpose, he vaguely replied that it was for buying fertilizer. The clerk reported the suspicious activity, and the police found that Mr. Lin's sister had been deceived by a fraud group into a fake stock investment. Through persuasion, the police successfully saved the siblings' savings.
The Taiping Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated today that at around 1 PM on April 27th, the Taiping Post Office clerk reported that a man wanted to remit a large sum of money for an unclear purpose, suspecting fraud, and requested police assistance.
Upon arrival, officers learned that Mr. Lin, in his 50s, had received a call from his sister the day before. She said she had joined an investment group online, where netizens frequently shared screenshots of profits. After chatting with someone, she was told they could help her invest in stocks and wanted to raise NT$1 million for investment, hoping to borrow NT$500,000 from her brother.
Mr. Lin was initially unwilling, but his sister's continuous pleas led him to go to a nearby post office that day to transfer the money. When the clerk asked about the purpose, Mr. Lin vaguely replied, "It's for buying fertilizer," but couldn't explain clearly. The clerk, noticing something amiss, reported it to the police.
After the police explained relevant fraud cases and assisted in verification, it was discovered that Mr. Lin's sister was suspected of encountering a fake investment scam. Through telephone persuasion and verification, the police successfully prevented the siblings from being defrauded, saving their combined savings. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150505
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