Gyeonggi-do Issues Warning on 'Voice Phishing' Related to Disaster Basic Income

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] As the application for the Gyeonggi-do type disaster basic income began on the 9th, Gyeonggi-do has reported a suspected case of voice phishing disguised as disaster basic income guidance and urged caution.

According to Gyeonggi-do on the 10th, on the afternoon of the 9th, Mr. A, who lives in Guri City, received a phone call saying, "Hello, I would like to provide information regarding disaster income. May I ask your age?"

Mr. A found it suspicious that the caller did not disclose their affiliation and asked, "Which organization are you from?" The caller immediately hung up, Mr. A reported.

Upon checking the phone number, the province found that it was a number that could not be reached.

An official from the province explained, "Gyeonggi-do disaster basic income must be applied for directly by residents through the website, administrative welfare centers, or NongHyup. If you receive a call claiming to be from Gyeonggi-do or city/county officials offering guidance on the disaster basic income, you should suspect voice phishing."

The province immediately disseminated this case to 31 cities and counties and instructed that in case of similar incidents, reports should be made to the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency Intelligent Crime Investigation Unit (031-888-2670), Gyeonggi Northern Police Agency Intelligent Crime Investigation Unit (031-961-3869), or the Police Civil Complaint Call Center at 182.

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