Emergency Contacts, Common Scams, and Safety Resources
Save these numbers in your phone now. In an emergency, knowing the right number makes all the difference.
Emergency Numbers
| Number | Service | When to Call |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Police | Crime, assault, theft, immediate danger |
| 119 | Fire & Ambulance | Fire, medical emergency, rescue |
| 1345 | Immigration Center | Visa questions, immigration help (multilingual) |
| 1330 | Korea Travel Hotline | Travel info, emergency connection (24/7) |
| 1332 | Financial Supervisory Service | Financial fraud, consumer complaints |
| 132 | Legal Aid Corporation | Free legal counseling |
| 1350 | Labor Ministry | Unpaid wages, workplace issues |
| 1577-1000 | NHIS | Health insurance (press 7 for foreign language) |
Common Scams
Voice Phishing (보이스피싱)
Scammers call pretending to be from immigration, police, or a bank. They claim you have an unpaid fine or a suspicious transaction.
Text Message Phishing (스미싱)
Fraudulent texts with links that appear to come from delivery services, banks, or government agencies. Never click links in unexpected text messages.
Rental Deposit Fraud (전세사기)
A landlord collects large deposits on a heavily mortgaged property, then disappears or declares bankruptcy. Protect yourself by checking the property registry (등기부등본), using a licensed agent (공인중개사), and considering deposit guarantee insurance from HUG (khug.or.kr).
Personal Safety Checklist
- Save emergency numbers (112, 119, 1345, 1330) in your phone
- Keep a photo of your ARC on your phone
- Know the nearest police station and hospital
- Never share banking passwords or ARC numbers over the phone
- Always verify callers claiming to be officials
- Register with your country’s embassy for emergency notifications
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