I wonder who supplies the flags to the two foreigners? The paper written in Chinese is part of the package.
Don’t expect the Taiwanese news to report on it
It is Goofy shirt.
This happened a month ago
here are the Taiwanese news reporting on it
New guitarist player begpacker
Doing that next to a local guy in a wheelchair is like a next level of begpacking.
Again
One guy arm in sling. Must be real.
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They are more famous
They were detained in Kaohsiung and will be deported. Their tourist visa does not allow such activities.
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A couple of interesting replies on facebook.. one saying why are taiwanese not so generous with homeless as they gave these 2 scammers plenty of money and food. I would also like to know.
Another saying if they were asian ot wouldn’t be the same..wrong. there have been japanese begpackers.
A Russian man, came to Taiwan on a tourist visa, has recently been committing fraud in several areas of Kaohsiung. He was seen selling NT$100 for each homemade “I Love Taiwan” flags to passersby outside beverage shops and even brazenly entering homes to do so. His actions aroused suspicion among residents, who immediately reported him to the police. When the police arrived, they asked the man if he was deaf or mute. He then handed them a note claiming to be hearing impaired, but the officers quickly saw through his deception. During his conversation with the police, the Russian man communicated entirely via text on his mobile phone, falsely claiming he was deaf and a tourist visiting Taiwan independently, selling the flags for NT$100 to raise travel funds. However, this was clearly a scam exploiting public goodwill for financial gain. Reports indicate that similar scams have been frequently occurring in Kaohsiung recently, with residents encountering similar incidents not only in Dashu District but also in Meinong District. Kaohsiung police stated that the Russian man, who entered Taiwan on a tourist visa, was randomly selling flags with heart-shaped designs to passersby. According to regulations, foreigners staying in Taiwan are prohibited from engaging in activities inconsistent with their permitted reasons for stay or residence. Violators will be deported and faces a 3-5 year ban on entering Taiwan.
A russian geezer selling hand drawn I love taiwan flags back to taiwanese people.. I mean what were those people thinking? Absoloute mugs lol.
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Fraud…that’s not fraud.
Fraud are those Taiwanese fraud rings of hundreds of criminals stealing life savings.
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But he doesn’t really love Taiwan. 
And it’s kind of hard work you’d have to make ten sales just for a 1000NT$
Def cant buy shirts for $100 in malls thse days.
Happened again. Russian girl in on a tourist visa selling Taiwan flags for NT$ 100 and even pretending to be deaf and mute just like the other Russian guy before.
Taichung City Councillor fell for it and bought one. The girl came to his office and explained she was raising funds for traveling. The Councillor even took a picture with her and posted it in on Facebook. Later he found out it was a scam. He reported the girl to the police.
She was later arrested in Taichung’s Dali district at one of the markets and will now have to deal with Immigration Officials.
I remember seeing a couple of them a year or two ago. One time was it was just one guy walking into McDonald’s trying to sell Taiwan flags to people. He came up to me and I told him no and leave me alone. He then wandered around a bit trying to sell to some locals. I can’t remember if anyone there bought any but I’m surprised how many people have fallen for it. Like if it was some small DIY stuff or something like that whatever…but a cheapo little flag trying to cheat people by taking advantage of their goodwill (even though they should probably know better)…come on.
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This says more about the stupidity of Taichung city councilors than anything else.
He bought a flag and wanted to take a pic with a pretty girl and put it online and he claims he was scammed? Really? She said she needed money for travelling it seems correct no?
I know it’s illegal due to their visa status but lots of people just want to interact with some pretty or handsome foreigners…not sure if they are ‘scammed’.
It’s like the hugs thing don’t see how they are scammed in reality. Well except for if they claim they are deaf mutes when they are not…that part is a scam I guess.
傷害性不大、侮辱性極強
It’s extremely insulting ? Eh no…it’s just a petty beggar.
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She’s probably on social media and will make money off this whole fiasco.
“Look, I pranked a Taiwan government official.”
I used to run into people from various places selling handmade stuff, or they claim to be hand made (even though you could buy it at aliexpress for like 20nt a pop).
I don’t see them so much anymore, so I’m wondering if the government is cracking down on this.