"Don't Give This Person Money"... Bank Teller Who Blocked Withdrawal Prevented 15 Million Won Loss

Police Award Certificate to the Employee

An NH Nonghyup employee who quickly informed other bank branches about a voice phishing incident prevented a loss of 15 million won and received a commendation from the police.

According to Yonhap News on the 8th, on the 26th of last month, an 80-year-old woman, Ms. A, visited the NH Nonghyup Nambu Branch in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province, attempting to withdraw 15 million won. She was deceived by a voice phishing scammer who said, "If you don't withdraw the money now, it could be transferred to another account, so withdraw it in cash immediately."

On the 7th, a certificate of appreciation was awarded to a Nonghyup employee who prevented voice phishing damage.
[Image source=Gapyeong Police Station, Yonhap News]

Employee Mr. B at Nonghyup sensed it was a voice phishing attempt and withheld the cash withdrawal. Then Ms. A said, "I will withdraw from another Nonghyup branch," and left the branch.

Mr. B immediately notified the situation through Nonghyup's internal communication network, preventing Ms. A from withdrawing money at other branches as well. Afterwards, he contacted Ms. A's son and advised him to report the incident to 112.

The police awarded Mr. B a commendation on the 7th for his contribution to preventing the voice phishing crime.

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