Baro EntertainmentStar seat like Byun Woo-Seok_ and Gong Seung-Yeon, and also Yoo Seung-H ‘To Agenzia, 333They issued a strong public warning on the ongoing scams involving the representation of his staff.
The modus operandi: wine scams and no-show
On May 8, the agency said, “We would like to warn the public that there have been recent cases of scams that involve people who pretend to be our staff in order to obtain financial earnings”.
According to the official declaration, the scammers have impersonated Baro Entertainment Manager and contact the owners or suppliers of small businesses. Under the claim to plan dinners or meetings of the company involving their celebrities, the scammers require early payment or the preparation of luxury products, more commonly wine. After making agreements, the scammers cut all communications and never present yourselfcausing financial losses to the victims.
Baro Entertainment underlined it “Our employees and representatives will never ask for transfers of money or purchases of products in any circumstance.” They urged people to verify any suspicious requests and added, “Any request of this type should be considered illegal. We ask for your maximum attention to prevent further damage.”
Recognizing the severity of the problem, also Baro Entertainment pursue legal action Against the managers of these scams, stating that they would do their best to protect their artists and the public.
A wider sector problem
Baro Entertainment is not the only agency that deals with these cases. On May 6, _pocketDol Studio_ – The Trot agency Singer Song Ga-in“He reported a case of similar imitation. The scammers showed up as a manager of Song Ga-in and contacted the sellers, asking them to prepare the wine in advance with the promise of payment in a subsequent corporate event.
The agency replied, “Our employees never require money or goods in any case.” Song Ga-in personally addressed the problem on social media, warning fans and entrepreneurs, “Please, be cautious to prevent the fall of the fraud.”
Actor Yoo Seung-Ho It was also targeted. April 11, his agency, 333, has issued a warning that his Only the official social media account is on Instagram. The agency noticed a file Increase in fake accounts Pretending to be the actor or his management team and urged the fans to be vigilant.
While the imitation scams continue to afflict the Korean entertainment industry, the agencies are intensifying with corporate declarations and legal warnings. Whether you are a fan or an entrepreneur, the message is clear: to recover any request for money or goods and, in case of doubt, check through the official channels.
