"I am a Cyber Investigator" ... Gyeongbuk Yeongyang Police Prevented Voice Phishing Scam Worth 50 Million Won

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] A citizen who almost lost 55 million won to voice phishing was saved from damage by the police's prompt response.

According to Yeongyang Police Station in Gyeongbuk on the 10th, at around 2 p.m. on May 6, resident A received a text message saying that a payment had been made overseas. Someone said, "You sold your bank account and need to be arrested and investigated, but if you ask the prosecutor for forgiveness, you will be released without detention."

Posing as a cyber investigator, the perpetrator deceived A by saying the bank account was hacked and instructed to withdraw all the money and keep it safe. A immediately withdrew 55 million won in cash and went to the Intelligent Crime Investigation Team at Yeongyang Police Station.

The police informed A that this was a voice phishing crime impersonating a cyber investigator, and using the 'Citizen Conan' malware detection app, they found and deleted malicious apps installed on the victim's phone.

The police calmed A, who thought they might be arrested and had withdrawn 55 million won, and had the money redeposited into a safe bank account, then informed the bank of the situation.

A member of the investigation team said, "We are relieved that the victim was able to return home safely without major damage," and added, "Since prevention is important for voice phishing, we are actively promoting awareness among residents and financial institutions."

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