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Scammers Impersonate Financial Chiefs to Lure Retail Investors Online

Summary by The Korea Times
Impersonating prominent figures such as Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on social media has emerged as a common tactic among investment sca...

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Soo-hyun = "If you want to read the future of the economy and stay grounded, follow us now!"

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Caution is advised as investment solicitations have recently been repeatedly made through accounts on social media impersonating celebrities, such as Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song.

Investment scams impersonating famous financiers and celebrities continue... 181.7 billion won in losses in the first quarter of this year

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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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