Flash warning from DMM! Beware of the age verification trap on social media

In the statement made by DMM on virtual media, "It has been determined that malicious people who take advantage of the age verification regulation on social media, which will come into force as of November 1, 2026, may try to obtain the personal and financial information of our citizens through fake SMS, e-mails and social media links containing expressions such as 'Your account will be closed' and 'Do your age verification immediately'.

Within the scope of the new regulation, which is based on the protection of children in the digital environment and the security of personal data, age verification will only be made with the 'age verification token' obtained through the e-Government Gateway. In this system, no identity information is transferred to social media platforms; Only information is provided whether the user meets the age limit.

As of November 1, the application will only be valid for newly opened accounts. The verification period for existing social media accounts will continue until March 31, 2027. For this reason, we kindly request you not to pay attention to messages that aim to create panic such as "If you do not verify today, your account will be closed".