Lee Jungjae's Agency Vows Strong Action Over 500 Million Won "Romance Scam" Fraud
The agency representing actor Lee Jungjae has announced that it will take strong action in response to a so-called "romance scam" incident involving impersonation of Lee Jungjae.
On October 22, Artist Company, Lee Jungjae's agency, stated on its official social networking service (SNS) account, "Neither our company nor any of our artists will ever request money, bank transfers, sponsorships, or any other form of financial support under any circumstances."
The agency further urged, "If you are contacted with such requests, please do not respond and exercise special caution to prevent falling victim to fraud."
The agency added, "We are cooperating with relevant authorities to verify the facts and will respond strongly to ensure the safety of both our artists and fans."
The previous day, JTBC reported that a woman in her 50s had been defrauded of approximately 500 million won by a group posing as Lee Jungjae in a romance scam. The perpetrators are said to have used fake photos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and forged identification documents to impersonate Lee Jungjae.
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In response, the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency is investigating all possibilities, including potential connections to an organization based in Cambodia, as they continue to track down the romance scam group.
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