Gangjin-gun Focuses on Intensive Publicity to Prevent 'Tteotdabang' Scams

Senior Monitors Conduct Behavior Protocol Training at 127 Sites in the District

We are conducting promotional activities and mobile education to prevent fraud by temporary vendors. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam announced on the 7th that it conducted a campaign throughout September to prevent damages caused by "tteotdabang" (new type of promotional booths) targeting 127 senior centers in the area to eradicate false and exaggerated advertising and illegal business practices.

"Tteotdabang" refers to business activities where operators move locations, repeatedly opening and closing every 3 to 6 months, and falsely sell general food products as health functional foods or medicines, targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly.

This damage prevention campaign was carried out a total of 9 times with 4 senior monitors (in pairs). The senior monitors, all aged 70 or older, visited senior centers directly to distribute guidelines on preventing tteotdabang damages and conducted on-site education.

The guidelines include checking whether the product has business registration certificates or sales permits, caution against impulsive purchases, warnings about product opening (no refunds), and inquiries about returns and refunds.

Kim Young-bin, Director of Tourism, said, "We will continue prevention and promotional activities focusing on senior centers to prevent illegal sales activities amid difficulties caused by COVID-19," and added, "We ask for active reporting and tips if you witness false or exaggerated food advertising and illegal sales."

Related reports and tips can be made to the Gangjin-gun Hygiene Team or by calling 1399 without an area code.

Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su kys86120@asiae.co.kr

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