BNK Gyeongnam Bank Conducts 'Financial Fraud Prevention Education' for International Students at Local Universities

Precautions on Voice Phishing Scams and Illegal Bank Account Transfers
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BNK Gyeongnam Bank announced on the 14th that it conducted a 'Financial Fraud Prevention Financial Education' program for international students at a local university.

Financial education session at Gyeongnam National University.

This financial education was specially organized at the beginning of the semester to prevent damage due to the recent surge in illegal currency exchange fraud involving international students.

Choi Young-su, Deputy Manager of the Gyeongnam National University Branch, provided guidance to about 50 international students at the Gyeongnam National University International Cooperation Hall on voice phishing scams and illegal bankbook transfers, explaining proper financial transaction methods.

Additionally, Park Sung-yeon, Manager of the Ulsan University Branch, conducted financial education on financial fraud prevention for about 130 international students at the Ulsan University International Conference Room.

Park Doo-hee, Executive Director and Chief Officer of Financial Consumer Protection, stated, “It is illegal to exchange or remit money on behalf of others after being deceived by advertisements for high-paying part-time jobs. Even unknowingly participating can involve you in criminal activities. Through this financial education, we hope international students can avoid financial fraud and continue to lead safe financial lives.”

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