On the 8th, the local lifestyle community Karrot announced that it is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to detect fraud patterns.
The AI agent analyzes various information comprehensively, including user posts, chats, neighborhood verification, and mobile device information, to detect fraud patterns.
When fraud patterns are detected, the AI agent assesses the risk level, and the results are verified by monitoring specialists, who take necessary actions such as reporting or sanctions.
The safety features in chats have also been strengthened. If account numbers or phone numbers with a history of fraud are shared in chat, they will be automatically deleted, and attempts to circumvent this, such as obfuscating the numbers or converting them to Korean, are blocked.
A notification will be displayed to the chat partner, informing them that the shared information is risky and advising them to suspend the transaction.
The user notification features have also been improved. If a user logs in with their Karrot account on a new device, a message stating that "lending or sharing your account with others may result in punishment" will be sent via text, notification, and email.
A spokesperson from Karrot Market noted, "We have strengthened the fraud prevention system for second-hand transactions to protect users" and added, "We will continue to enhance the system to create a reliable and safe transaction environment for users."