SBS 'Running Man' Was Also Struck...Avoidance of KRW 3.9 million in remittance to PD impersonation "Cautionary Request"
May 15, 2025
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According to the industry on the 15th, the Suwon Nambu Police Station received a petition from the owner of a singing shop in Ingye-dong, Suwon, saying that he was deceived by a person who impersonated the producer Running Man and transferred the high-end whiskey cost. The incident occurred on the 13th, and the owner transferred 3.9 million won after receiving a call from the suspect that "'Running Man\'Please order 3 bottles of expensive whiskey in advance for a company dinner", but later "It is difficult to visit." stated that they were out of touch, leaving only a text message.
The suspect is said to have even presented his business card claiming that he is the producer of 'Running Man'. It is also known that he/she received the money after delivering the company's account to the owner, saying that there is a company he/she deals with.
In this regard, SBS 'Running Man' recently impersonated the production team and demanded a large order of high-end alcoholic beverages on its official SNS on the same day"The "Running Man" crew does not request liquor delivery under any circumstances. " "If you receive a call suspected of impersonating the production team, please never respond and pay special attention to prevent damage from occurring," he stressed.
Meanwhile, in the entertainment industry, the so-called `no-show fraud' cases of impersonating the production team or manager are continuing, requiring special vigilance between self-employed people and officials.
The following is the full story of the Running Man's position.
Guidance on impersonation of the 'Running Man' production team
Hello, I'm the staff of SBS 'Running Man'.
Recently, there has been a case of impersonating the 'Running Man' production team to demand mass delivery of high-end alcoholic beverages.
'Running Man' production team does not require liquor delivery under any circumstances, and if you have been contacted by a suspected production team impersonation, please do not respond and take special care to avoid any damage.
'Running Man' production team will do their best to prevent such unpleasant incidents from happening again in the future.
Thank you.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
