Toss Launches Financial Fraud Prevention Program for Foreign Residents

• In partnership with Seoul Global Center, Toss provides fraud prevention training, including guidance on high-paying job scams, with around 100 international students participating
• Through Toss Feed, the company shares content designed to help foreigners in Korea build safer financial practices and improve access to essential services

Toss has launched a financial fraud prevention program for international students in partnership with the Seoul Global Center, with its first session held at Seoul Women’s University.

The program responds to the growing number of financial scams targeting international students in Korea. Approximately 100 students attended the session, which was part of a “Seoul Living Orientation” program for new international students.

The session covered common scam tactics targeting foreign residents, including tuition payment fraud, voice phishing schemes impersonating immigration authorities, and high-paying part-time job scams involving bank account rentals or proxy purchases. Participants also received guidance on how to respond to fraud, including how to request payment suspensions and file a report. The session also introduced safe ways to use commonly used financial services such as currency exchange and international remittances.

Toss plans to expand support for foreign users beyond in-person sessions. Through its content platform, Toss Feed, the company also provides practical information for foreigners living in Korea, including guidance on financial services, utility payments, visa extensions, and tax filing.

“Foreign users often have limited access to financial information, which can make them more vulnerable to fraud,” a Toss representative said. “We aim to improve both access and safety by combining services, education, and content.”