South Korean TV Personality Jang Young-ran Reveals Shocking 9-Month Voice Phishing Scam

South Korean TV personality Jang Young-ran has revealed that she was a victim of a voice phishing scam for nine months, leaving fans in shock.

On the 11th, a video titled "(Real Situation) Jang Young-ran's Tearful Confession of Being Scammed Out of Millions" was uploaded to her YouTube channel 'A-Class Jang Young-ran.'

In the video, Jang Young-ran, along with her husband Han Chang, participated in a talk show skit. During the segment, Han Chang and the production team discussed how Jang Young-ran's trusting nature led to her being scammed.

The incident began with a long-standing acquaintance. Jang Young-ran shared, "I met someone who claimed to be a fan, saying they had seen me with a friend who used to be my stylist." She added, "They said their boyfriend was a Thai prince and we exchanged greetings on KakaoTalk."
South Korean TV Personality Jang Young-ran Reveals Shocking 9-Month Voice Phishing Scam

South Korean TV Personality Jang Young-ran Reveals Shocking 9-Month Voice Phishing Scam
Jang Young-ran continued, "They later claimed to have become disabled and asked, 'Could you lend me 2 million won?' Although I felt something was off, I couldn't cut ties because they were a friend of my stylist." She confessed to being pressured for money over nine months.

When she was contemplating whether to send money, the scammer even sent a photo of an ID card, claiming, 'You can trust me.' However, a friend's search revealed a shocking twist: the person in the ID photo was deceased.
South Korean TV Personality Jang Young-ran Reveals Shocking 9-Month Voice Phishing Scam

South Korean TV Personality Jang Young-ran Reveals Shocking 9-Month Voice Phishing Scam
Jang Young-ran's husband, Han Chang, was left speechless upon hearing the news. He explained, "I do background checks, like Googling or checking financial statements if they're not a public figure. Celebrities often use social media, so if I notice someone frequently meeting people who don't have a good relationship with Young-ran, I warn her to be cautious."

Regarding Jang Young-ran's 'multi-million scam,' Han Chang revealed, "It was a significant amount. We didn't get the money back, nor did we receive any shares."

Reported by Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia Reporter nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr
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