A man surnamed Lin in Taichung sold a SIM card registered under his name to a fraud ring for NT$1,000. The fraudsters later used the number to impersonate police and prosecutors, successfully scamming a victim out of NT$43.3 million.

As a result, Mr. Lin was prosecuted for aiding fraud, sentenced to six months in prison, ordered to forfeit his illegal profits, and held jointly liable for compensating the victim for the full NT$43.3 million loss.

Mobile phone numbers, bank accounts, and ATM cards are valuable personal assets.
Once they fall into the wrong hands, they may be used for fraud or money laundering.

🛡️ Protect yourself from fraud
✔️ Never sell or lend your phone number or SIM card
✔️ Never casually share your personal information
✔️ Stay alert and avoid becoming an accomplice to fraud