"Wrong Delivery Address" 30s Man Impersonating Courier Company to Steal Personal Information, Referred to Prosecutors

Using a Method to Extract 'Personal Information' After Making Users Click Internet Links
Stealing Tens of Millions by Issuing 'Credit Cards' Using Personal Information

A withdrawal agent of a smishing phishing organization that created credit cards after stealing personal information by sending text messages impersonating a courier company has been sent to prosecution.
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[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] A man in his 30s, who acted as a withdrawal agent for a smishing (text message scam) phishing organization that sent texts impersonating a courier company to steal personal information and then issued credit cards to embezzle tens of millions of won, has been handed over to the prosecution.

Cheongju Heungdeok Police Station announced on the 29th that they have arrested and sent Mr. A (35) to prosecution on charges including fraud.

The China-based smishing organization to which Mr. A belonged sent texts to victims saying, "The delivery address is incorrect, so please click the internet address (URL) and enter your personal information." Mr. B fell for the text and had his personal information stolen.

Subsequently, a credit card was issued under Mr. B's name, cash services were obtained, and various luxury bags, watches, and other items were purchased while visiting department stores and outlets. Mr. A is suspected of handing over goods and cash worth approximately 99 million won to the mastermind and receiving a commission.

The police also reported that at the time of arrest, Mr. A was found in possession of 4.39g of methamphetamine, enough for about 100 doses, which was confiscated.

A police official said, "We are investigating whether there are other victims and additional crimes committed by Mr. A," and urged, "Requests for personal information via text messages or KakaoTalk are 100% scams, so do not click on internet addresses (URLs) or phone numbers."

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