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Fake Prosecutor/Police Scams: Imposter Official Tactics and Self-Protection

Last updated: 2026-07-08
Bottom line: Remember this: prosecutors, police, district prosecutors, and the Financial Supervisory Commission will 'never' call you to demand your savings, withdraw cash, or transfer money to a 'monitored account.' If you hear this, hang up and call 165.

Typical Script

  1. Create panic Falsely claim that your account/identity is involved in money laundering or fraud, saying 'If you don't cooperate, you'll be detained.'
  2. Impersonate multiple layers of authority Transfer from 'Telecom Bureau' to 'Police' then to 'Prosecutor', showing fake documents/badges to gain trust.
  3. Demand supervision Tell you to deposit your savings into a 'national supervision account' or hand them over to a 'courier' for 'proof of innocence.'

Key points to spot it

🆘 If you receive such a call

  1. Hang up Do not follow their instructions.
  2. Call 165 to verify Or call the agency's official public hotline to check.
  3. Tell your family Scammers are most afraid of you discussing it with others.

❓ FAQ

The caller has my personal info, is it real?

No. Data leaks are common; scammers can know your name and ID number, but that doesn't mean they're official. Always verify with 165 and the agency's main switchboard.

What if I already transferred to a 'supervision account'?

Call 165 immediately, contact your bank to try to intercept the transfer, and report to the police. The sooner you act, the better chance to stop the loss.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This site provides anti-fraud educational public interest information, does not constitute investment advice, and does not guarantee completeness or timeliness of any information. Public data is for cross-reference only and cannot independently determine the quality of targets. Please refer to official sources (165 Taiwan's anti-fraud hotline, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Police Agency). Investment and trading decisions should be carefully evaluated by yourself and borne at your own risk.