Shi Zha Tong visual guides 10 / Calls and personal data

A familiar voice still needs a second channel

Voice, photos and video are not complete proof of identity.

Voice, photos and video are not complete proof of identity.
Conceptual illustration, not real people, a crime scene or investigative evidence.
  1. 1

    Obtaining material

    Public or leaked recordings and images can be misused.

  2. 2

    Imitating a person

    A familiar-looking image or voice is fabricated.

  3. 3

    Emergency pressure

    An accident, kidnapping or urgent payment is claimed.

  4. 4

    Blocking checks

    They demand secrecy or tell you not to hang up.

Warning signs

A family code word should be combined with known contact channels. It cannot guarantee safety alone.

Protective action

Use the old number to reach the person or another family member. Call 110 for immediate danger.

Open sources and scope

Based on official advice and cases. The four stages are simplified for teaching; roles and order differ between cases and do not establish wrongdoing by any particular person or service.

Taipei Police: fake kidnapping and AI voice imitation warnings (new tab)

Survey and livestream scenarios include risk analysis. Citations do not mean official approval of every statement. Edited: 1 October 2026.