Mother and son found dead in Eumseong amid financial hardship and voice phishing concerns

A mother and her adult son were discovered dead in their Eumseong apartment, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Authorities are exploring the possibility that the pair were grappling with severe financial difficulties and had fallen victim to a voice phishing scam.

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We received a report from the family that they couldn't be reached, and upon checking the scene, we found them deceased. There are no signs of criminal activity at this time.

The discovery was made on April 20th after a family member reported being unable to contact the pair. Police have stated that there are no immediate signs of criminal activity, but their investigation is focusing on the financial and scam-related pressures the mother and son may have faced.

Evidence suggests the son had recently reported being a victim of a voice phishing scam, with police investigating a potential loss of approximately 50 million won. Writings found at the residence reportedly detailed struggles with living expenses, leading investigators to believe that the combination of financial hardship and the scam contributed to their distress.

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The writings mentioned difficulties due to living expenses and the voice phishing incident. We believe the situation became more difficult due to the added burden of the voice phishing scam on top of financial hardship.

Authorities are working to determine the exact details of the voice phishing incident, including the amount lost, the method of the scam, and the number of times it occurred. The investigation is ongoing.

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The voice phishing incident reported by the son is being investigated by another police agency. We were investigating the perpetrator based on a suspected loss of about 50 million won. The exact details of the damage, the scam's route, frequency, and the actual amount lost require further investigation.