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Jang Song Thaek execution ‘video’ scam surfaces in South Korea

Second text message scam to circulate after major event in North Korea

South Korea’s Cyber Terror Response Center on Saturday warned that a text message entitled "The video of Jang Song Thaek’s execution” is spreading throughout South Korea.

Users that click a link contained within the message, which reads "There could be a North Korean provocation or terror against South Korea following Jang Song Thaek’s execution," risk levying unauthorized charges of approximately 250,000 won, the Center warned.

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