"Internet Post Office" Phishing Emails Alert: Immediate Deletion Recommended

There have been confirmed cases of phishing emails disguised as customer support messages from the Internet Post Office, prompting the need for caution.

Korea Post Headquarters

On March 6, Korea Post Headquarters announced, "Korea Post does not request payment of outstanding fees or ask for personal or confidential information via email." The agency also urged the public not to click on any links or open attachments if they receive an email from the Internet Post Office Help address.

According to reports, the phishing emails are sent using the official email address of the Internet Post Office Customer Support Center. These emails contain messages such as "Your delivery is delayed due to outstanding fees" or "Please pay the outstanding amount as soon as possible to complete your delivery." They also include links prompting users to make a payment.

However, Korea Post Headquarters warned that such emails are not legitimate communications from the Internet Post Office. If users click on the links or open attachments included in these emails, they may fall victim to personal information theft or malware infections.

The agency emphasized that if you receive a suspicious email, you should delete it immediately and verify its authenticity through the Internet Post Office or the Postal Customer Center.

Park Inhwan, Head of Korea Post Headquarters, stated, "There has been an increase in phishing emails impersonating public institutions recently." He added, "If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Korea Post, please refrain from clicking on any links or opening attachments, and delete it immediately."

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