Financial Fraud Beware?… Korea Housing Finance Corporation Launches Impersonation Verification Service

Korea Housing Finance Corporation (HF) recently launched the ‘HF Impersonation SMS Verification Service’ to prevent financial fraud through text messages (SMS, AlimTalk, etc.).

Customers using the service can verify whether the corporation sent a message by simply entering the contact number and the date the message was received.

The verification process does not require entering other personal information such as resident registration numbers or account numbers. However, to enhance the effectiveness of fraud prevention, only messages received within the past month can be verified.

The service is available on the corporation’s website under ‘Citizen Participation - HF Impersonation SMS Verification’ or through the Smart Housing Finance app under ‘Customer Service - HF Impersonation SMS Verification.’

Example of the 'HF Impersonation Text Verification Service'.

An official from Korea Housing Finance Corporation stated, “Since the corporation does not promote financial products via text messages, special caution is needed if you receive a financial product solicitation message impersonating HF,” adding, “We will continue to strive to create a safe financial service environment.”

HF Corporation is also making efforts to prevent financial fraud by providing leaflets with guidelines on prevention and response to voice phishing at each branch.

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