Off-Duty Police Officer's Sharp Instincts Foil 50 Million Won Voice Phishing Scam

A police officer who visited a hospital for an injury sustained while on duty successfully prevented a voice phishing scam worth approximately 50 million won by paying close attention to a suspicious phone call he overheard while waiting for treatment.

According to the Wonju Police Station in Gangwon Province today (September 22), Police Inspector A of the Dang-geye District Unit visited the hospital for treatment after injuring himself last May while apprehending a vehicle driven recklessly by an intoxicated driver.

While waiting for treatment, Inspector A overheard a man in his 60s, identified as B, sitting behind him on the phone discussing loans and credit card numbers, and immediately suspected it was voice phishing.

He followed B as he left the hospital, explained the tactics used in voice phishing crimes, blocked malicious apps installed on B's mobile phone, and accompanied him to the district unit to prevent further damage.


Thanks to Inspector A's swift response, B was able to prevent 50 million won in property damage. Inspector A only returned to the hospital to receive treatment after handling the situation.

The next day, he even sent a text message to B explaining how to lift safety measures.

B expressed his deep and repeated gratitude, saying he saved Inspector A's contact number under the name "grateful younger police officer brother."
(Photo courtesy of Gangwon Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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