Popular Female Idol Warns Fans Of Someone Using Her Identity To Extort Money

Lee Areum, former member of the once chart-topping girl group T-ARA, has come forward with a disturbing claim. The singer announced via her social media that she has become the victim of an extortion scheme, where an unidentified perpetrator is using her identity to solicit money from her close contacts, including family and friends.

Areum, who has recently been in the news due to her ongoing divorce proceedings, made it clear that despite being hospitalized, she does not face any financial difficulties that would necessitate borrowing money. The announcement came as a cause of concerns that the extortion attempts might mislead her acquaintances into believing she is in financial distress.

The former idol’s ordeal came to light on March 23 when she decided to break her silence about the situation. Areum has reported the matter to the police. She revealed that the extortionists had gone to great lengths to fabricate evidence to support their fraudulent claims, creating a situation that could easily deceive those who are unaware of her actual circumstances.

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Amidst this turmoil, Areum has been adamant about ensuring that no one falls victim to this scam.

Currently, someone is using my identity to extort money.

While it’s true that I’m hospitalized, I have no issues with money. Hence, I hope there will be no more victims.

After observing and gaining certainty, I have reported this to the police. They have gone as far as to create non-existent evidence to extort money from my family and acquaintances. I hope there will be no more victims.

— Areum’s announcement on social media

Areum’s journey has been marked by both personal and professional challenges. Having joined the ranks of T-ARA, she quickly rose to fame before embarking on a solo career. Her personal life took a significant turn when she married a businessman two years her senior in 2019, with whom she has two sons.

However, the sudden announcement of her divorce last December and the revelation of a new relationship have kept her in the public eye.