Yang Chi-seung urges caution against impersonation: "Money demanded under guise of personal PT? Illegal fraud occurring"

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Fitness trainer and broadcaster Yang Chi-seung has issued a warning regarding impersonation scams.

On the 2nd, Yang Chi-seung posted on his Instagram: "Recently, illegal fraud cases have emerged where individuals are impersonating me to demand advance payments under the guise of personal PT sessions."

He continued, "I am posting this urgently out of concern that those who trust me may suffer harm. As you know, I have temporarily paused my gym business and am not currently conducting any personal PT classes. Even during my gym operations, I never requested or accepted money before meeting members in person and providing systematic face-to-face consultations."

He further urged, "Please do not fall for these impersonated accounts or contacts, and exercise extreme caution to avoid financial losses."

Yang Chi-seung gained recognition as a trainer for celebrities including actors Kim Woo-bin, Han Hyo-joo, Sung Hoon, and BTS member Jin. Last year, he revealed that he suffered losses from a rental fraud scam, drawing public sympathy.

He had operated a gym in a commercial building located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The building was constructed under the condition of 'donation-based tax arrears,' meaning that after 20 years of free use, management and operational rights must be transferred to the Gangnam-gu Office. Yang Chi-seung claimed he was not informed of this condition and took legal action against the Gangnam-gu Office, but ultimately had to close his gym. During this process, he reported losses amounting to 1.5 billion won.

After closing the gym, he also shared updates that he had taken a job as a facility manager in an apartment community.

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