'Detectives' Trade Secrets' engages in a breathless chase with a new type of tool community scammer, noting that just two hours after the police arrested the scammer, news breaks that the scammer has returned.
On the 11th at 9:30 p.m., Channel A's 'Detectives' Trade Secrets' will embark on a full-fledged investigation into a 'new type of scammer' that has appeared within an online tool community with around 700 members. Last week, a client reported, "I transferred money after seeing a post that said a 2 kg Hanwoo gift set was being sold for 60,000 won, only to get scammed," leading them to seek help from 'Detectives' Trade Secrets.' The group of victims formed by the client within the community includes dozens of others who have fallen for the same method. Following this, a second client contacted the Owl Detective Group, saying, "I was deceived by a promise that ten snow crabs and two king crabs would be sold for 70,000 won," expressing frustration. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the scammer had made victims deposit money into accounts for motels and chicken restaurants, and then used the money for their lodging and food expenses.
The Owl Detective Group, analyzing the damage reports, discovers that the scammer's movements are concentrated in a specific motel area, and begins a detailed inquiry. During this process, a motel owner expresses anger upon seeing the scammer's photo, saying, "I know this person. I've been scammed too!" It turns out that the motel's account has been used in the scam and registered as a scam account, suffering severe damages. The motel owner then exclaims, "You would see something like this in a movie. Even at this moment, this person is committing fraud," expressing frustration. Moreover, testimonies about the scammer flood in from nearby motels and chicken restaurants.
Amidst this, the Owl Detective Group receives news from the first client that "the scammer has been caught by the police." Just when they thought the case regarding the 'new type of scammer' was closed, they faced an unexpected situation days later. Less than two hours after the scammer's arrest, reports came in that they were once again committing the same fraud. The secret behind the continued fraudulent activities after the police's arrestee and the breathless chase between the scammer and the Owl Detective Group can be seen on Channel A's 'Detectives' Trade Secrets' on Monday night at 9:30 p.m.
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