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Phishing SMS (Smishing) Scams

Last updated: 2026-07-08
Bottom line: If you receive an SMS with a link saying 'package address error/ETC toll arrears/health insurance card pending', don't click first. Official entities usually don't send short URLs via SMS asking you to enter credit card or login info.

Common Disguises

What to do if you clicked/entered info

  1. Don't enter any more info Close the page immediately.
  2. If card number entered → call bank to stop card And watch for suspicious transactions, apply for dispute.
  3. Call 165, change passwords Immediately change relevant account passwords and OTP.

❓ FAQ

How to quickly tell if a link is real?

Check the domain: official use their own formal domain, scams often use short URLs or spoofed domains (extra letters, strange endings). If in doubt, don't click, use the official App or call official customer service.

If I just clicked without entering info, can I get infected?

Clicking is usually okay, the risk is in 'entering personal info/account password/card number' or 'downloading and installing unknown App'. If you didn't enter or install, just clear it, but still monitor your accounts.

⚠️ 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.