๐ฆ Don’t Forget to Remove the Shipping Label Before Throwing Away Packages! These days, online shopping has become part of our everyday lives. With just a few clicks, we can order clothes, books, food, and even furniture, and have them delivered right to our front door. ๐๐ Thanks to convenient delivery services, life feels much easier. But here’s something many people don’t realize: the small piece of paper stuck on your package — the shipping label — could cause big problems if you don’t handle it properly. https://www.allurekorea.com/2022/11/21/%ec%86%90%ec%86%8c%eb%8f%85%ec%a0%9c-200-%ed%99%9c%ec%9a%a9%ed%95%98%ea%b8%b0/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=partnership ๐ What’s on a Shipping Label? If you take a closer look at the delivery sticker, you’ll notice it usually includes: Your full name Your address (sometimes very detailed, even including your apartment number) Your phone number The tracking number of the parcel That’s basically your personal information all in one place! In the wrong hands, this data can be misused for unwanted marketing calls, text message scams, identity theft, or even fraud. ๐จ https://www.seoul.co.kr/news/society/2024/09/11/20240911500281?wlog_tag3=naver ๐ Real Problems That Can Happen There have already been many reported cases where scammers collected old shipping labels from trash and used the information. For example: Sending phishing texts pretending to be delivery companies Calling people while pretending to be from a bank or government office Even using names and addresses for illegal online accounts It sounds like something out of a movie, but unfortunately, it happens more often than we think. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/society/9826267 โ๏ธ How Should You Throw Away Shipping Labels? The best and easiest solution is to remove the label completely before throwing away the box or package. Here are some simple methods: Peel it off – Many labels are stickers that can be removed by hand. Tear it out – If it’s not easy to peel off, cut or rip out the part with your information. Black it out – If you don’t have scissors, you can use a marker or pen to scribble over your name, phone number, and address until it’s unreadable. Use a personal data stamp – In Korea, many people use a special “information protection stamp” that easily covers up sensitive details. https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0015728096&code=61121111&cp=nv ๐ A Note for Foreign Friends in Korea If you’re an expat living in Korea, you might be new to the culture of delivery services here. Korea has one of the fastest and most reliable delivery systems in the world, so it’s normal to receive parcels several times a week. But because the system is so convenient, people also generate a lot of packaging waste — and with it, lots of shipping labels. So, if you’re throwing away your parcel boxes in the recycling area, don’t forget to remove the label first! Koreans are quite aware of this, but many foreigners might not know the risks. It’s a small habit, but it can protect your personal information and prevent a lot of trouble later on. ๐ https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2021040714170004574?did=NA โ Final Tip Next time you receive a delivery: ๐ Open the box๐ Take out your item๐ Remove or destroy the shipping label๐ Then recycle the package safely โป๏ธ It only takes a few seconds, but it keeps your private information safe. ๐ก So, enjoy shopping online in Korea ๐๏ธ, but always remember: protect your shipping label, protect yourself! ๐โจ #onlineshopping #deliverytips #shippinglabel #privacyprotection #datasecurity #korealife #expatkorea #livinginkorea #koreanlifestyle #deliveryservice #koreandelivery #recyclingtips #personaldata #identitytheft #stopscams #safetytips #protectyourinfo #ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving #koreaculture #foreignersinkorea #lifeinkorea #dailykorea #koreanblog #safedelivery #parcelservice #preventfraud #everydaytips #digitalprivacy #koreatips All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
