The Central Radio Management Office of the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Integrated Response Team for Telecommunications Financial Fraud of the National Police Agency announced on November 11 that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the KT Gwanghwamun Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
This agreement aims to quickly and accurately report and block phone numbers that are misused for voice phishing and other telecommunications financial fraud.
Key elements of the agreement include: utilizing advanced systems for prompt and accurate reporting and blocking responses; sharing information on communication methods used for crimes; establishing hotlines with relevant agencies and telecommunications companies; and operating periodic working-level meetings.
Notably, major mobile carriers and relevant agencies will participate in the working-level meetings to strengthen the cooperative framework.
Choi Jun-ho, head of the Central Radio Management Office, stated, "Through this MOU, we will strive to reduce the damage caused by telecommunications service crimes," and urged relevant agencies, including telecommunications companies, to actively cooperate.
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