The agency of actors Won Bin and Lee Na-young urged caution against a rising no-show (false reservation) impersonation scam.
On the 28th, the agency Eden Nine stated through its official account, "We have received reports that someone has impersonated our staff, requesting pre-payment for restaurant reservations and expensive liquor purchases." It added, "We urge everyone to be cautious to prevent similar incidents from occurring."
Eden Nine stated, "Our employees will never demand any monetary pre-payments along with reservations under any circumstances. If you receive a suspicious request, please do not transfer money or respond, and take special care to avoid any damage."
Recently, no-show scams impersonating celebrities, including politicians and entertainers, are spreading. No-show scams impersonating famous entertainers, including singer Lim Young-woong, actor Gang Dong-won, and Byun Woo-seok, as well as movie and broadcast program production staff, are occurring.
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