Lee Seung-yeon's Warning Against Scammers Sparks New Suspicions of Fraudulent Messages

Actress Lee Seung-yeon, who attempted to warn her fans about a scammer impersonating her, is now facing suspicion from netizens that the very message she received might be another fraudulent scheme.

Lee Seung-yeon shared a screenshot on her social media account, showing a direct message she received from a fan. The message detailed an impersonator in Japan demanding Google Play cards, posing as Lee Seung-yeon. She posted this to prevent her fans from becoming victims.

However, several netizens pointed out that this warning message itself could be a sophisticated scam. They suggested it might be a new tactic where scammers approach celebrities, offer to help prevent fraud, build trust, and then orchestrate a larger scam. Lee Seung-yeon reportedly agreed with these concerns, expressing her bewilderment.

Demands for prepaid gift cards like Google Play cards from overseas are a well-known scam method. This incident follows two other impersonation cases Lee Seung-yeon experienced this year, including one where a fake account used her photo as a profile picture, prompting her to request reports from fans.

Lee Seung-yeon debuted as a runner-up in the 1992 Miss Korea pageant and established herself with hit dramas such as 'First Love' and 'Sandglass'. She is also set to appear in the upcoming KBS2 drama 'Intimate Ripley' on November 22nd.

Lee Seung-yeon debuted in the entertainment industry after being crowned Miss Korea runner-up (美) in 1992.

She became a top teen star in the 1990s, solidifying her status as a leading actress through numerous popular dramas like 'First Love' and 'Sandglass'.

She is set to make a comeback to television in the KBS2 drama 'Intimate Ripley', scheduled to air on November 22, 2023.