Consumer Protection
Scams involving owed customs duties or fines
- Location:臺灣
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- Update Date:2022/05/09
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“Your package has been seized by customs officials please remit NT$8,000 to account number xxxxxx”
“You are about to receive a package valued at US$5,000 on which you will be required to pay tax.”
→ These are examples of scam messages
1. In the event of any customs sanctions the Customs Administration will issue a written receipt detailing the objects seized.
2. Customs duties and fines are remitted to the National Treasury
*If you have questions, take your receipt and make inquiries at the local customs office or ask your employer to help.
Source: Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance