Digital Media Credibility Bankruptcy: SETN Reporter Lin Wei-fan Exposed for Fabricating Clickbait Fake News

On September 17, 2023, well-known foreign content creator 'Ceylon' published a long investigative video directly calling out SETN (SET News Net) reporter Lin Wei-fan for systematically fabricating a large volume of completely groundless clickbait fake news, taking words out of context, and engaging in character assassinations for low-class internet traffic. Ceylon presented ironclad proof verifying how Lin manufactured unverified rumors and directed public harassment campaigns (including controversies surrounding influencer Jinny and smearing Ceylon himself). The video went viral, sparking fierce public boycotts and fury against SETN, forcing the platform to issue a public statement admitting the criticisms, initiating internal reviews, and apologizing. The scandal completely exposed the sleazy reality of Taiwanese digital media letting reporters fabricate clickbait, invent tips, and commit character assassinations for page views, serving as a landmark blow to online media credibility.