This post is trending because it taps into the widespread frustration among delivery drivers and part-time workers who often face unfair accusations and scams. The satisfying twist of the action cam catching the scammer provides a sense of vindication and a practical tip for others.
A rookie delivery driver's frustrating experience with a misdelivery scam has gone viral in Korea, highlighting the growing issue of fraud in the bustling delivery industry and the importance of personal evidence. Just five days into his part-time gig, delivering food for three hours after his main job, the driver received a call from customer service about a ₩44,480 (approximately $32 USD) misdelivery. He immediately canceled his other orders to rectify the situation, only to find no package at the supposed delivery location.
The customer insisted the delivery was meant for "Ga-dong" or "Na-dong" (common building designations in Korea, like Building A or B), but the driver couldn't find any such markings on the address or the building itself. Despite checking multiple maps and street views, these designations simply didn't exist for that address. Convinced he had delivered correctly, he pleaded with customer service to check his GPS data, arguing the customer was lying. To his dismay, customer service sided with the customer, claiming his GPS didn't confirm his location and that "Ga-dong/Na-dong" *did* exist. Feeling completely "eok-kka" (unfairly targeted and criticized), he was so upset he couldn't even eat dinner at 11 PM, having only had a cheap frozen meal earlier.
Then, a sudden realization: he had been recording with his action cam! The moment he mentioned having video evidence, customer service's cold, accusatory tone instantly shifted to one of sympathy. It turned out the customer was trying to pull a fast one. The driver even noted that the hallway light on the 3rd floor, where he delivered, turned on right after he left, suggesting someone was waiting to snatch the package and claim it was never delivered. This incident serves as a stark reminder for delivery workers to always record their deliveries to protect themselves from such cunning scams.
