Paju City Launches Safety Initiative at Imjingak to Prevent Food Poisoning and Reservation No-Show Scams

Joint Prevention Activities Conducted at the Opening Ceremony of the Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on September 30 that it conducted activities to prevent food poisoning and reservation no-show fraud at the opening ceremony of the 36th Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival held at Imjingak Pyeonghwanuri on the 26th.

Paju City conducted activities to prevent food poisoning and reservation no-show fraud at the opening ceremony of the 36th Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival held at Imjingak Pyeonghwanuri on the 26th. Provided by Paju City

This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Seoul Regional Food and Drug Administration and the Paju Police Station. The aim was to create a healthy and safe festival atmosphere by informing citizens attending the event about safe dietary practices and prevention methods for new types of scams, including reservation no-shows.

Participants provided guidance on how to prevent food poisoning and shared information about safe eating habits. They also distributed promotional items useful in daily life, such as disinfectant wipes and sanitary gloves. To raise awareness about reservation no-show fraud, they wore sashes with messages such as "Any request to purchase items on behalf of an institution or organization is always a scam!" and "If you receive a pre-order request, ask for a 10% advance payment."

The Seoul Regional Food and Drug Administration played a video on food poisoning and reservation no-show fraud prevention on a large screen installed in a rapid food poisoning testing vehicle. The Paju Police Station distributed leaflets detailing reservation no-show scam tactics and how to respond in case of damage, focusing on direct communication with citizens.

One citizen said, "I was already aware of the importance of food poisoning prevention, but receiving direct guidance on site made me realize the necessity of putting it into practice."

Jang Yeonhee, head of the hygiene department, said, "It was very meaningful to be able to approach citizens at a large-scale festival and share information on food safety rules and new scam prevention. We will continue to strengthen cooperation with related organizations to prioritize citizen safety."

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