Baishatun Mazu Followers Warned of Scams Amid Sophisticated Fraud Scheme

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Fraud schemes in Taiwan are getting more sophisticated, now incorporating popular events to find victims. The latest scheme targets followers of Baishantun Mazu, one of Taiwan's most-worshipped deities. Police say they've received at least 70 reports of people defrauded in the months leading up to the annual pilgrimage, which 400,000 people are expected to participate in.