TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Kaohsiung City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Corps has introduced a self-built Line chatbot that helped block more than NT$250 million (US$7.8 million) in suspected fraud cases.

CNA reported Friday that the corps developed the “high-risk fund flow anti-fraud alert network” to help officers check data faster and coordinate across agencies. The system helped stop 40 suspected property fraud cases by flagging high-risk mortgage deals early.

The city’s Police Department said clerks at land offices and banks use the Line account to notify police when they spot warning signs and share case details immediately. Officers can then verify information and contact potential victims or their families to discourage risky transfers.

UDN reported Friday that 678 financial institutions, 12 land offices, and nearly 1,300 workers have signed up since the tool went live in May last year. The system later won a national crime prevention award for helping stop scams at the source.

Police said scammers often target cash first, then push victims to cancel savings, cash in insurance, or mortgage property when funds run low. Authorities urged the public to be wary of online offers promising high returns, low risk, or quick profits, which are common fraud tactics.