The internet has made it easier than ever to connect with people, but it has also made online scams harder to spot. From fake social media accounts to AI-generated photos, scammers are finding new ways to make their stories look real. This time, a woman in her 30s reportedly became a victim of a scam involving someone she believed was popular K-drama actor Lee Dong Wook. The shocking case has now caught massive attention, and the actor’s agency has released a statement. Read on!
According to a report by SBS, the woman claimed that she had been romantically involved with a person she believed was Lee Dong Wook for more than a year. She also shared screenshots of their conversations. As their conversations continued, the woman said she became convinced that the person was genuinely the actor. She believed that their relationship had become serious and that they had even discussed meeting each other’s parents.
The situation eventually took an expensive turn. The woman reportedly sent around ₩35 million, which is approximately $25,400, to the person she believed was Lee Dong Wook. She also revealed that she had taken money from her savings and funds.
However, the real Lee Dong Wook was not involved in the relationship. The person communicating with the woman was allegedly using the actor’s identity to gain her trust and receive money.
Lee Dong Wook’s Agency Warns Fans
On September 16, The Guardian: The Lonely and Great God actor’s agency, King Kong by Starship, addressed the growing issue.
The agency warned that its artists do not ask people for money, payments, personal details or other valuables through private messaging apps or social media accounts. It also urged people who come across suspicious accounts or messages pretending to be its artists to report them to the agency.
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This is scary!
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