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🚨 Spot voice phishing and smishing

Scam calls and texts in Korea often pretend to be police, prosecutors or a family member.

1. Police, prosecutors and banks never ask you to move money to a "safe account".
2. Do not tap links in texts about parcels, fines or family emergencies – open the official app instead.
3. A "child" texting from a new number asking for money or gift cards? Call your child's old number first.
4. If you sent money, call 112 (police) or your bank right away to ask for an account freeze.
5. Source: Financial Supervisory Service.

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