Financial Supervisory Service issues warning against new voice phishing scam telling job seekers to ”install online interview app” - South Korean media

Recently, a new type of bot has been discovered that posts fake job advertisements on job search and recruitment agencies, and tricks job seekers who apply by seeing the advertisements into installing a fake app under the pretext of an online interview.
Financial authorities have issued a warning to consumers after it was discovered that fake phishing is occurring. On the 16th, the Financial Supervisory Service announced that a fake phishing scam targeting job seekers was luring them to download fake apps.
The Financial Supervisory Service said it has issued a "caution" level warning against phishing.
If you are tricked into downloading a suspicious app through this site, please do not do so under any circumstances." "Scammers are taking over job seekers' mobile phones, stealing personal information and downloading unauthorized applications.
"There is a risk of fraud involving account transfers, loans, and small payments using the internet, so special caution is required," the Financial Supervisory Service said.
They will not send messages to your phone or contact you through messenger apps, so it is important to call the main number of the recruiting company directly to confirm."
If the fake app has already been installed, calling the main number of the recruitment company may lead to a scammer, so we urge people to check using another mobile phone, etc.
In addition, they are urging people to "refuse to download any apps required for online interviews if they are invited to access an internet address purporting to be a recruiter."
At the same time, they are urging people to keep their smartphones' security features turned on at all times to prevent indiscriminate downloads of apps from unknown sources.
In addition, the Financial Supervisory Service advises that if you become a victim of fraud, you should immediately request that the service be suspended.
The Financial Supervisory Service explained that blocking the service and signing up for a service to prevent name theft can help prevent fraud caused by name theft.
In cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, if the spread of fake apps is discovered, the entire financial industry will take swift action to prevent damage, and the ministry will educate employment and job agencies about new voice phishing methods targeting young job seekers.
We are requesting your cooperation in displaying all such precautions.