Gwangju Seobu Police Station Awards Financial Institution Employees for Preventing Voice Phishing Damage
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Western Police Station (Chief Im Kwangmun) announced on the 5th that it awarded a certificate of commendation to a financial institution employee, Mr. A, who prevented damage from telephone financial fraud (voice phishing).
On the 27th of last month, Mr. A became suspicious when a customer made consecutive large withdrawals, delayed the withdrawal, and promptly reported to 112, thereby preventing the damage.
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Chief Im Kwangmun of the Western Police Station said, “Recently, most telephone financial fraud cases involve impersonating bank employees to induce cash withdrawals, then deceiving victims by saying they will check whether the money left at their residence was used for a crime.” He added, “We would appreciate it if financial institutions continue to pay close attention to such cases and report them promptly to help prevent damage.”
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