, Oct. 22 -- Jae, famous for Squid Game, was impersonated by a scammer who defrauded a woman of 500 million KRW (around $360,000), police said.

The victim, identified as Ms A, in her 50s, was contacted by the impersonator claiming to be Lee Jung-Jae. The scammer used AI-generated images, edited photos, and fake airport and film set pictures to gain her trust. He even provided a forged ID card and gradually developed a personal relationship with her, addressing her with affectionate terms like "darling" and "honey."

Once the victim was convinced, the impersonator asked for money and succeeded in taking $360,000 from her.

Miryang Police in Gyeongnam Province are investigating and said the scammer was part of a Cambodian crime network. Th...