Taipei City Police Department

The Universal Cash Handout of NT$10,000 has officially begun. While the public is happily collecting the money, fraud rings are sharpening their knives! To prevent the public from falling into related scams, the Chief of Wenshan 2^nd Precinct led the outreach team to school anniversary fairs throughout the district, including China University of Technology and Wanfang High School, to hold crime prevention awareness campaigns. The goal is to strengthen the anti-fraud mindset among students and young people, ensuring they can successfully and safely pocket the NT$10,000!

The Universal Cash Handout of NT$10,000, which the public has eagerly awaited, officially launched in November. To simplify the collection process, the handout features five main methods: Direct Deposit, Online Registration, ATM Withdrawal, Post Office Withdrawal, and Compile a Register. Among these, Online Registration has become many people's "top choice" due to its convenience, security and efficiency. ATM Withdrawal is also favored by many people for its simple operation and 24-hour availability. However, fraud rings have already “tailor-made” corresponding scam scripts and tactics for every collection method. In response, Wenshan 2^nd Precinct strengthens its anti-fraud awareness campaigns, reminding the public:

• Those choosing Online Registration should note that the government will not send unsolicited text messages or emails to notify the public for collection or registration of the handout.
• If planning to withdraw cash via ATM, you must remember not to operate an ATM or access online banking under instruction from another person.

Wenshan 2^nd Precinct noted that students and young people rarely participate in community and neighborhood events, making it difficult for them to acquire the latest anti-fraud information. By proactively entering schools and participating in school activities, police can effectively disseminate the latest anti-fraud information to this group. Furthermore, because this Cash Handout of NT$10,000 is universally available, without wealth or age restrictions, resulting in a large number of recipients, the police will continue to strengthen public awareness of related fraud schemes. The public is also urged to verify the official website ( 10000.gov.tw )to avoid falling victim to scams.