Even the Coast Guard Impersonated... Forged Official Documents with Counterfeit Logos and Seals Detected

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Company Representative Prevents Fraud... "Always Verify with the Agency"

An attempt to impersonate the Wando Maritime Police Agency, forge official documents, and extort money was uncovered.

According to the Wando Maritime Police Agency on August 11, a company based in Gwangju reported on August 9 that it had received an official document titled "Wando Coast Guard Smoking Booth Demolition Plan." The document included a meticulously forged Wando Maritime Police Agency logo and official seal, but upon verification, it was confirmed that the agency had never officially sent such a document.

An attempt to impersonate the Wando Coast Guard, forge official documents, and extort money has been detected. Provided by Wando Maritime Police Station

Fortunately, the representative of Company A, suspicious of the document's contents, directly contacted the Wando Maritime Police Agency to verify its authenticity, thereby preventing any financial loss. This incident follows the same pattern as recent supplier fraud schemes involving impersonation of government agencies, which have been spreading nationwide. The fraudsters send forged documents featuring accurately copied logos and seals of public institutions to gain trust, and then demand money.

In light of this incident, the Wando Maritime Police Agency has determined that there is a significant risk of these methods spreading to other organizations and groups. To prevent recurrence, the agency plans to enhance communication with the local community and strengthen information sharing with related institutions.

An official from the maritime police stated, "Any official document from the Wando Maritime Police Agency is always sent through official procedures," and urged, "If you receive a document through unofficial means such as text message, or if there are monetary requests such as for bank transfers, please make sure to verify directly with the agency."

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