Korean Police Report 38% Drop in Voice Phishing Cases After Task Force Launch

Korean Police Report 38% Drop in Voice Phishing Cases After Task Force Launch

First seen 24 Nov 2025, 08:24 UTC Biz.ChosunChosun 31.3

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The Korean police reported a 38% decrease in voice phishing incidents, with reports dropping from 43,000 in September to 26,000 in October 2025. Despite this decline, the total damage from voice phishing this year has surpassed 1 trillion Korean won, indicating a significant ongoing financial impact on victims.