The Korea Communications Commission announced on the 21st that, ahead of the launch of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 20, it will strengthen monitoring of cell phone fraud sales and conduct on-site inspections for distribution stores that are likely to cause problems.

The Korea Communications Commission requested 3 mobile carriers to strengthen training and management of distribution sites to prevent fraudulent sales during the Galaxy Note 20 pre-booking period from the 7th to the 13th.

According to the Korea Communications Commission, there are increasing cases of fraudulent sales such as inducing long-term installment purchases after recruiting pre-booked subscribers with conditions such as paying illegal subsidies or giving them free phones.

There have also been cases in which general sellers who have not received prior consent in online open chat, cafes, bands, etc., recruit applicants for opening, receive payment for the terminal, and then run away.

The Korea Communications Commission said, "If there is no prior written consent to check the seller information in the retail store, or if you provide ridiculously high cash support, there is a high possibility of fraud." "We need special attention."

Consumers who suffered damage from cell phone fraud can receive reports of damage and receive counseling through the Cell Phone Fraud Damage Support Center within the Korea Information and Communication Promotion Association.

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