"Beware of Support Fund Text Scams"... Anseong City Issues Smishing Alert for 'High Oil Price Damage Support Fund'

As Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province prepares for the application period for the High Oil Price Damage Support Fund, it is taking proactive measures to prevent financial fraud while also fostering communication by creating a space for harmony between people with and without disabilities.

Anseong City has urged citizens to be especially cautious about smishing (text message fraud) scams impersonating the government and local authorities, related to the application for the 'High Oil Price Damage Support Fund' starting on the 27th. Provided by Anseong City

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Anseong City has urged citizens to exercise particular caution regarding smishing (SMS fraud) scams impersonating the government and local authorities in connection with the 'High Oil Price Damage Support Fund' application, which begins on the 27th.

During the support fund disbursement period, there is a surge in fraudulent text messages posing as notifications about 'recipient selection' or 'instructions for receiving the support fund.' In particular, if recipients click on internet links (URLs) in such messages, malicious apps may be installed, causing personal and financial information stored on smartphones to be stolen in an instant.

To prevent such scams, the city has strongly recommended using the official notification service 'Gukmin Biseo' (National Secretary). By applying for notifications in advance on the Gukmin Biseo website, citizens can safely receive information such as their eligibility, the amount of support, and the usage period from two days before the application period begins.

An official from Anseong City stated, "For the warmth of government policies to be fully delivered to citizens, the most important thing is safe execution," adding, "We ask all citizens to check information using the official notification service, Gukmin Biseo, and to never respond to text messages from unknown sources."

Anseong City held the "46th Disability Day Commemoration Event" on the 17th at the Anseong Matchum Land Namsadang Performance Hall to improve awareness and create a place of harmony for people with disabilities. Provided by Anseong City

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Anseong City announced on the 19th that it held the "46th Disability Day Commemoration Event" on April 17 at the Namsadang Performance Hall in Anseong Matchum Land to improve awareness about people with disabilities and to create a space for harmony.

The event, hosted by the Anseong Federation of Disabled Persons' Organizations, was attended by over 1,000 people, including individuals with disabilities, their families, and related professionals. It began with a pre-ceremony orchestra performance, followed by the first part, a commemorative ceremony, and the second part, a community celebration.

In particular, under the slogan "Ordinary Life, For Everyone to Enjoy," this year's event emphasized the importance of creating a social environment where people with disabilities can live without discrimination in their daily lives, adding further meaning to the occasion.

The first part of the commemoration included the reading of the Disability Rights Charter, opening remarks, and congratulatory speeches, as well as the presentation of commendations and plaques of appreciation to 38 individuals recognized for their exemplary contributions to the welfare of people with disabilities, providing an opportunity to acknowledge their dedication.

During the second part, the community celebration featured performances prepared by organizations for people with disabilities, talent shows, and a prize draw, creating a warm atmosphere in which all participants could enjoy themselves together and encourage and support one another.

An official from Anseong City stated, "In these times when the value of togetherness is more important than ever, we hope that today's event serves as a valuable milestone for mutual understanding and respect," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to ensure Anseong becomes a city where disability does not become a barrier."

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