Fraud against foreigners quadruples in 2 years, with K-pop scams rising (opens original article in a new tab)

Fraud against foreigners in South Korea has quadrupled in two years, with K-pop merchandise scams becoming a significant issue as the country sees a surge in international visitors.

• Fraud against foreigners in South Korea quadrupled over two years
• K-pop merchandise scams are a growing threat among broader fraud trends
• Rise in foreign tourists due to Korean culture popularity coincides with increased crimes against foreigners