Lee Jung-jae's Agency Warns of Romance Scam Impersonating the Actor; Victim Loses ₩500 Million
A victim has been defrauded of ₩500 million (approximately 53 million yen) after falling for a 'romance scam' impersonating actor Lee Jung-jae. Lee Jung-jae's agency has announced a strong response.
Artist Company, Lee Jung-jae's agency, announced on its official social media account on the 22nd, "Recently, a crime has occurred in which someone impersonating an actor from our company demanded money and sought financial gain, which has been reported through the media."
The agency further stated, "We clearly inform you that neither the company nor the affiliated artists personally request any financial demands such as money, bank transfers, or sponsorships under any circumstances. If you receive any contact with such content, please do not respond immediately to prevent fraud damage."
The agency stated, "Currently, we are cooperating with relevant agencies to confirm the related facts and will respond strongly to protect the safety of the artists and fans."
The agency added, "We will continue to do our best for a safe and healthy fan culture." The previous day, JTBC reported on a case in which a romance scam group claiming to be Lee Jung-jae defrauded Ms. A, a woman in her 50s living in Miryang, Gyeongnam, of approximately ₩500 million.
Romance scams refer to fraudulent crimes in which perpetrators approach victims under the guise of romance or marriage and steal money. According to JTBC, the scammers approached the victim, saying, "We contacted you to interact with fans," and deceived her by sending fake photos of Lee Jung-jae created with AI and forged driver's licenses. The scammers induced KakaoTalk conversations by creating familiarity while saying they were filming 'Squid Game 3'. Ms. A believed that she would be given the chance to meet Lee Jung-jae in person and made several remittances. She mistakenly believed that she was developing a romantic relationship with him, being affectionately called 'Yeobo' (honey) and 'Honey', and as a result, the amount Ms. A was deceived into reached ₩500 million in about six months. The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, which took over the case, is continuing to track down the romance scam group, not excluding any possibilities, including connections with a Cambodian criminal organization.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/tmrlahxhdbal
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