Common Tactics Targeting the Elderly
- Impersonating Children/Grandchildren
"I changed my number, something happened, I urgently need money." - Fake Police/Prosecutors/Fake Health Bureau
Falsely claiming involvement in a case or health insurance issues to supervise accounts. - Fake Investment/Health Product Groups
High returns or "miraculous effects" lure victims into transferring money.
How to Advise Without Hurting Feelings
- Don't Negate Their Judgment
Instead say, "Let's call 165 together to check, just to protect you." - Establish a Habit of 'Ask One Person Before Transferring'
Agree to call you before making large transfers. - Help Set Reminders
Post notes like "165" and "Do Not Transfer to Unknown Accounts" near the phone.
🆘 Discover a Family Member Being Scammed
- First, Stop the Transfer Stay calm and call 165 together to confirm.
- Preserve Evidence Conversations, transfer records, account numbers, phone numbers.
- If Already Transferred → Immediately Notify Bank and Report The faster, the better chance of interception.
❓ FAQ
What if the elderly won't listen and insist on transferring?
Accompany them to call 165 for a third-party explanation, ask a trusted person to persuade, or go with them to the bank (bank staff are trained in fraud prevention and will assist). Avoid mere arguments, as they may backfire.
How to reduce the risk of being scammed long-term?
Help family members develop the habit of "asking one person before transferring" and regularly share the latest scam techniques. Bookmark this site and check it together when encountering suspicious situations.
⚠️ 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.