Suspicious Phone Call Heard While Waiting for Treatment... A Police Officer's Sharp Instinct

A police officer who visited a hospital for an injury sustained while on duty prevented a voice phishing scam worth 50 million won by not letting slip a suspicious phone conversation heard while waiting for treatment.

According to the Wonju Police Station in Gangwon Province today (September 22), Inspector A of the Dangee District Unit visited a hospital for treatment after getting injured while apprehending a drunk and reckless driver last May.

While waiting for treatment, Inspector A overheard B, a person in their 60s sitting behind them, talking on the phone and mentioning loans and credit card numbers, which made him suspect voice phishing.

He followed B as they left the hospital, explained the modus operandi of voice phishing crimes, blocked malicious apps installed on B's mobile phone, and went together to the district unit to prevent further damage.


B was able to prevent property damage of 50 million won thanks to Inspector A's quick response, and Inspector A only returned to the hospital to receive treatment after handling the situation.

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

B expressed deep and repeated gratitude, saying that they saved Inspector A's contact number under the name "Grateful Police Officer Younger Brother."
 
(Photo: Provided by Gangwon Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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