🔍 Official Fraud Blacklist Query
Enter the URL or platform name to check if it has been reported by the government (165 Taiwan's anti-fraud hotline / National Police Agency) as a fake investment or fraud-related website.
🚩 60-Second Fraud Risk Self-Assessment
Check the situations you encounter and see how high the risk is. The result is calculated only in your browser and will not be uploaded.
🚩 10 Major Investment Scam Warning Signs
The more signs you match, the higher the chance it's a scam. If you see 'guaranteed profits + private operations + withdrawal requires payment first', it's almost certainly a scam.
- Guaranteed Profits, No Loss
All legitimate investments carry risk; no one can guarantee returns. - Unreasonably High Monthly Returns
Claims of 10%, 20% or more annually far exceed market averages and are unsustainable. - Join a LINE/Telegram Group for 'Mentor-Led Trading'
Real brokers don't operate through private message groups. - Transfer to Personal or Shell Accounts
Funds not going through regulated channels. - Can't Find FSC Approval
Operating securities/investment advisory/banking without a license. - Withdrawal Requires Deposit/Tax/Unfreeze Fee First
The most typical withdrawal-blocking tactic. - Fake Celebs, Fake News, Fake Endorsements
Using celebrity images or fabricated media reports to gain trust. - Limited Time/Quota to Pressure Quick Decision
They don't give you time to verify. - Initial Small Profits and Withdrawable
Pig-butchering: bait you to increase principal. - Refuse Video Calls, No Company Info
Those afraid of being checked usually can't withstand scrutiny.
5 Common Fake Investment Tactics
Tactics change packaging, but the pattern remains. Know the pattern, and you won't fall for it.
📈 Fake Investment Group "Teacher Leads Trades"
Invite you to stock/futures/crypto groups with 'assistants' and 'analysts' role-playing, first showing profit screenshots then leading you to a fake platform.
🪙 Cryptocurrency / Fake Exchange
You're tricked into transferring crypto to their platform. The numbers keep rising on screen, but when you try to withdraw, you hit all sorts of obstacles.
💘 Fake Dating / Pig Butchering Scam
After building a relationship through online dating, they lure you into investing together with 'insider info,' scamming both your money and feelings.
🎭 Fake Celebrity / Fake Endorsement
They use stolen photos of financial celebrities and fake news, claiming 'Follow my AI system to guaranteed profits.'
🏦 Fake Platform / Fake App
They imitate well-known brokers or build realistic-looking platforms with professional interfaces, but there's no real trading happening.
Already been scammed? Do these three things immediately
Time is money—the sooner you report, the better the chance to intercept the funds. Do not pay any 'unfreeze fees' or 'taxes.'
🆘 Emergency 3-Step Damage Control
- Call 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline Explain your situation, keep all chat records and transfer receipts.
- Contact Your Bank Immediately File a report or set up a stop payment to try to intercept or freeze the funds.
- File a Police Report You can also report the business to the Financial Supervisory Commission (operating without a license/fraud).
📞 165 National Anti-Fraud Hotline (24h) · 110 Emergency · Your Issuing Bank's Customer Service
Before you act, take 3 steps to verify if the other party is legitimate
Most scams can be avoided by spending 10 minutes verifying before you transfer money. Public information is free to check.
- Check if the company is legally registered Use the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Company Registry to check the company's unified business number and registration status—make sure it's 'approved for establishment.' If not registered, don't touch it.
- Check if they have legal qualifications Check with the Financial Supervisory Commission for the list of approved securities firms, investment trust companies, and banks. If they are not on the list but soliciting investments, it is illegal.
- Check the company's background and penalties Use AI DD Map to check public records on the responsible person, board members, penalties, etc., and cross-reference with what they tell you.
📚 Anti-Fraud Guides
Is This a Scam? 60-Second Interactive Check
Answer a few questions step by step to instantly assess whether your situation is a scam, how high the risk is, and what to do. Free, no uploads, with official help channels.
Official Scam Blacklist Query: Has This Investment Site Been Reported?
Enter a URL or platform name to instantly check the government's (165 anti-fraud hotline / National Police Agency) blacklist of fake investment websites and fraud-related websites that have been taken offline. Over 100,000 official records, free to verify.
10 Major Warning Signs of Investment Fraud and Real Scripts Decoded
Breakdown of 10 major warning signs of investment fraud: guaranteed returns, teacher-led trading, withdrawal obstacles, fake celebrity endorsements, etc., with common script examples and identification methods. If any appear, stop and verify.
Complete Analysis of 5 Common Investment Fraud Methods (2026)
Fake investment group teacher-led trading, fake crypto exchanges, romance scams (pig butchering), fake celebrity endorsements, fake platforms and apps — the operation methods and key identification points of 5 most common investment frauds.
How to identify fake investment platforms/Apps: 5 verification steps
Learn 5 steps to identify fake investment platforms and Apps: check the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list, check company registration, examine deposit/withdrawal channels, identify fake domains and Apps, and test withdrawals. Must-read before investing.
Pre-investment checklist: 7 things to verify in 10 minutes before investing
A checklist before investing or wiring money: check company registration, check responsible person and penalties, check FSC approval, check fund channels, check return reasonableness, check withdrawals, check online reviews. 10 minutes to avoid most scams.
What to Do If You Are Scammed in an Investment: Complete Steps to Stop Loss and Report
Steps after being scammed in an investment: Call 165, contact the bank to intercept funds, file a police report, report to the FSC, and preserve evidence. The faster you act, the better chance of recovery. Includes FAQs.
How to Identify Cryptocurrency Investment Scams? Common Tactics and Self-Protection
Common tactics in cryptocurrency scams: fake exchanges, USDT transfers, fake wallet apps, high-yield mining/staking. Learn to recognize red flags, verify before transferring, and what to do after being scammed.
What is Pig Butchering? Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Fake Relationship Investment Scams
How pig butchering (fake relationship investment scams) works: meeting on dating apps, building long-term trust, then luring you into investing together. Learn to identify early red flags, protect yourself, and cut losses if already involved.
How to Spot Fake Prosecutor/Police Scams: Imposter Official Tactics and Self-Protection
Scammers posing as prosecutors, police, or district prosecutors: they claim you’re involved in a case and need to 'monitor your account' or hand over your savings. Real authorities never do this. Learn to identify and respond.
Installment Cancellation Scam: What to Do When Receiving 'Recurring Charge/Setup Error' Calls
Impersonating an online shopping platform or bank customer service, falsely claiming 'your order was set to installment/recurring charge,' luring you to an ATM or online banking to 'cancel the setup' but actually transferring money. How to identify and protect yourself.
Online Shopping & One-Page Ad Scams: How to Spot Ultra-Low Prices and Mismatched Goods
Common tactics of one-page ads, ultra-low-priced items on Facebook/Instagram, and fake online stores: product not as described, payment taken without delivery, cash on delivery only. Key identification points before ordering.
Phishing SMS Scams: Don't Click Package, ETC, or Health Insurance Card Links
Fake package notifications, fake ETC toll arrears, fake health insurance card/SMS links trick you into entering personal info and credit cards. How to identify phishing SMS and what to do if you click.
Job Scams: High-Pay Part-Time, Betting Typist, Brushing and Payment Collection Traps
High salary with ease, asking you to pay first/submit documents/provide salary account, betting or brushing jobs — red flags and self-protection for job scams, avoid becoming a mule or money courier.
Fake Loan Scams: The Trap of No Credit Check, High Approval Rate, Upfront Fees
Fake loans/delegation services claiming "no credit check, fast approval, high approval rate" charge layers of fees like processing, deposit, guarantor, and unfreezing fees. Recognize and protect yourself.
Scam Glossary: Withdrawal, Unfreezing Fee, Pig Butchering, Raise & Kill—Understand at a Glance
Understand common scam and anti-fraud terms: withdrawal, unfreezing fee, pig butchering, raise & kill, money mule, straw man account, one-page site, phishing, OTP, custodial account.
Elder Fraud Prevention & What to Do When a Family Member Is Scammed: Persuasion, Stop the Bleeding, and Support
How to help elders/family prevent fraud: common tactics targeting elders, how to persuade without hurting feelings, and steps to stop the bleeding when you discover a family member is being scammed.
❓ FAQ
How can I tell if an investment opportunity is a scam?
Look for four signals: ① Guaranteed profits, no risk of loss, or monthly returns above 10%; ② They ask you to add LINE/Telegram for private operations instead of using regulated brokers or banks; ③ The platform or company is not on the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list; ④ When you try to withdraw, they ask you to pay a deposit, tax, or fee first. If any of these apply, be highly alert.
What should I do if I've been scammed in an investment?
Immediately: ① Call the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline to report and keep evidence; ② Contact your bank to try to stop the payment; ③ File a police report and report to the Financial Supervisory Commission. Do not pay any 'unfreeze fees' or 'taxes.'
How do I check if a company is real before investing?
① Check the unified business number and registration status via the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Company Registry; ② Verify legal qualifications with the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list; ③ Use public due diligence tools like ai-ddmap.com to check the responsible person, board members, and penalty records. If you can't find a registration, or if they claim to be an overseas platform but lack local legal registration, the risk is extremely high.
Does this website recommend what I should buy?
No. This site does not sell any investment products, accept sponsored content, or recommend any assets. We only teach you how to identify risks and verification methods. Investment decisions and risks are your own responsibility.