Prosecutors Achieve 37 Cases in One Month Since Establishing 'Voice Phishing Document Authenticity Verification' Jjin Center

Fake prosecutor business cards, prosecutor nameplates, and official documents used in voice phishing crimes reported to the real center. / Provided by Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] To prevent voice phishing crimes impersonating the prosecution, the 'Voice Phishing Document Authenticity Call Center' (abbreviated as 'Jjin Center'), established at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office at the end of September, prevented 37 cases of voice phishing within a month.

On the 3rd, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office announced that the Jjin Center, established under the Human Rights Supervisor, received a total of 748 reports from September 29, when it began operation, until the day before, and prevented 37 cases of voice phishing.

Among these cases were instances where various forged documents were used in the crimes, including ▲ prosecutor's business cards or nameplates ▲ search and seizure warrants ▲ lists of seized items ▲ official letters in the name of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office or the Korea Federation of Banks ▲ and complaints.

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office stated, "The prosecution does not request sending documents or bringing cash over the phone," and urged, "If you suspect prosecution-related documents, first hang up the phone and contact the 'Jjin Center' (phone number 010-3570-8242) to verify the authenticity of the documents."

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