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

Fraud against foreigners in South Korea has quadrupled over two years, with K-pop merchandise scams rising as part of a broader increase in fraud against international visitors.

• Fraud against foreigners in South Korea quadrupled over two years
• K-pop merchandise scams are a growing threat among broader fraud trends
• International visitors to South Korea have increased due to Korean culture's popularity