Jindo Police Award Certificate of Appreciation to Financial Institution Employee Who Prevented Voice Phishing

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 29th, the Jindo Police Station in Jeonnam visited a local financial institution and awarded a letter of appreciation and delivered a reward to employee A, who promptly responded at the scene of a voice phishing incident that occurred on the 22nd, protecting the customer's valuable money.

On the 22nd, while handling banking tasks, Mr. A noticed a victim who was deceived by a voice phishing scammer impersonating a low-interest capital loan company and was attempting to withdraw approximately 20 million won in cash.

Following the voice phishing prevention manual, he inquired about the reason for the withdrawal, discovered that the victim was being tricked by a refinancing loan scam, and reported it to the police, thereby preventing the damage.

Jung Seong-rok, chief of the Jindo Police Station, expressed gratitude to employee A, saying, "The financial institution's regular pre-education on voice phishing prevention and the employees' attention protected the citizens' valuable assets."

He added, "If someone asks citizens to hand over or deposit cash under the pretext of providing low-interest loans, it is a voice phishing scam, so never comply and contact the police or the Financial Supervisory Service."

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