KB Kookmin Bank announced on October 16 that it has launched a campaign in collaboration with the National Police Agency to prevent financial scams targeting seniors.
The campaign took place on October 15 at the Magok Senior Welfare Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, coinciding with the Financial Supervisory Service's 'Joint Financial Education for Seniors' initiative. Participants were informed about common financial scam tactics and prevention methods, and a theater performance aimed at raising awareness about voice phishing was presented.
The voice phishing prevention theater is a social contribution project planned by the Senior Financial Education Council, a nonprofit organization under the Financial Services Commission, and sponsored by KB Kookmin Bank. Since 2022, it has been conducted at senior welfare facilities nationwide, using dance and music to help seniors easily understand financial scam tactics and prevention strategies.
Oh Chang-bae, head of the National Police Agency's Integrated Response Team for Telecommunications Financial Fraud, stated, "While the number of voice phishing victims is decreasing, the methods of financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring heightened vigilance." He urged individuals to seek immediate consultation through the Integrated Response Team (call 1394) if they encounter suspicious situations involving requests for money.
Park Sun-hyun, deputy head of the Consumer Protection Group at KB Kookmin Bank, emphasized the importance of understanding the seriousness of financial scams and the necessary response measures to prevent victimization. She added, "We will continue to work closely with the National Police Agency to enhance efforts in preventing financial scams and protecting financial consumers."
Additionally, KB Kookmin Bank reported that through the enhancement of its artificial intelligence-based Fraud Detection System (FDS) and strengthened collaboration with the police, it has prevented approximately 150 billion won in financial scam losses as of the end of September this year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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