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Lee Yi-kyung: “Items stolen from my house while I was away due to a scam in a second-hand transaction… I’m so angry that even my teeth are broken.”
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Lee Yi-kyung: “Items stolen from my house while I was away due to a scam in a second-hand transaction… I’m so angry that even my teeth are broken.”

Actor Lee Yi-kyung revealed a story of being scammed during a secondhand transaction on the MBC variety show 'What Do You Do?'. Lee Yi-kyung shared that the buyer requested the house password under the pretext of bringing an installation worker, and believing them, he ended up having all the furniture in the house, including the sofa, stolen. He also mentioned that he broke a tooth due to the anger and stress caused by the incident, sharing the shocking experience. In the broadcast, a scene of Lee Yi-kyung heading to Tokyo, Japan with Yoo Jae-suk was depicted, and while on the move, Lee Yi-kyung opened up by saying, "I've been under a lot of minor stress lately." He explained, "I put up the sofa for sale as I was moving, and the buyer said they would come early to dismantle it with a worke...
Jiyeon of T-ara: “Incident of Impersonating Song Gain’s Manager… Caution Against ‘Proxy Purchase’ Scam”
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Jiyeon of T-ara: “Incident of Impersonating Song Gain’s Manager… Caution Against ‘Proxy Purchase’ Scam”

Jiistar's agency issued a warning following a case of impersonation and fraud by individuals pretending to be Songgain's managers, as reported by Jiistar. The agency revealed that recently there have been incidents of fraud using the method of 'proxy purchasing,' where individuals impersonating their employees as Songgain's managers would deceive small business owners into providing money. These fraudsters pretended to be Songgain's managers, claiming they would purchase wine and share the bill during meals, in order to commit fraud. In response, the agency emphasized that their employees do not request money or items from external sources, and advised never to send money or respond if similar requests are made, as there is a high likelihood of criminal activity. Furthermore, the agency st...