Umm. So as the title suggests. Scams and cons in Taiwan. I'm writing this so other members don't experience this.
I've had a fairly good time visiting spas and massage places. People talk about Jiuru Rd but you must know the number of places on Qixian 1st or Sandou 3rd, where you could get lucky / happy.
Anyway, back to the topic, so I used Paktor and Line and got swindled. Short story is that I found her on Paktor, chased her on Line and planned to visit "her place" in Fongshan. The scam was in purchasing 7-11 "mycard points" (as they call it).
1 - asked me a picture of where I was (what a coincidence! 7-11!
2 - asked if I could buy her a NT5000 point card at 7-11. I had already made a deal for 4000. I suspected something fishy, but I really wanted to have some fun. I did not give in, I bought 1 x 1000 and 1 x 3000.
3 - asked me to send a picture of this purchase and that she would come and meet me once she's confirmed the purchase. I only sent a picture of 7-11 invoice. She asks me for entire copy (Basically, the mycard points is like a play station card. You exchange currency for points and then use them in an online, mobile game. The purchase receipt has a code and password).
4 - I reluctantly send a picture of NT1000 with the password pixelated / blurred. She freaks out and asks me to give a clear picture so she can check the money. At this point last night, I knew I was giving money but I didn't really know how it worked. So I foolishly sent another image with clear numbers.
5 - I definitely felt something was wrong, but decided to play along. Not out of any investigation interest, but I was horny as f*&k. I already made the purchase and she's going to get the full receipt if she meets me anyway. So, I asked what else she needs. She asks for my phone number.
6 - She gets a friend (some Taipei code) to call me up. I have a few words and then she messages back. She says, I also need to purchase another NT5000 to guarantee that I am not the police. But, before that I need to send her the NT3000 receipt too.
7 - Now I was 100% sure this was a scam now. I managed to use some photo editing magic (pixlr, you should try) and sent her an slightly tweaked image.
8 - Obviously, she can't use the points. Some swear words in the chat! Says she (I'm not sure anymore) will come and get me only if I gave her all the money. So that was it! Done! Grr. NT1000 scammed!
I hope this helps. Don't get scammed! I think I better stick to massage places now (Any recommendations on new places are welcome).
Also, fuck me! I have NT 3000 on some unknown game platform! If you know how to use this mycard520, please let me know. Ughhh! I wish they asked for playstation cards.