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If you see this word, it's a scam ！ Dangerous words to remember - Part 1

In 2024, the amount of damage from telephone frauds such as "Oreore" scams in Chiba Prefecture was about 4.2 billion yen, an increase of about 1
4 times compared to the previous year. We inform you about dangerous words you should remember to avoid being cheated by scammers.
If you hear any of these words on the phone, in an email, or on a social networking service, please hang up immediately or otherwise stop communicating with the person and consult the police.

?　Relative or person （ son, daughter, grandson, nephew, etc. ）
・ I am sick and in the hospital （ my throat hurts ）
・ I lost important company documents
・ I made money in virtual currency but cannot pay my taxes ・ I had an accident and need a settlement
・ I got a woman pregnant and need a settlement
?　Police Officer （ Many of them are pretending to be police from other prefectures ）
・ Your account is being used for crime
・ Your cell phone in your name is being used for crime
・ You are suspected in a case ・ You need to verify your deposit to prove your innocence
・ You are being directed to a LINE video call
?　Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, cell phone companies, etc. （ State agencies, cell phone companies, etc. ）
・ Phone will stop working after 2 hours
・ Your phone is being used for crime

"I am fine ！" is dangerous It is.
Be aware of "maybe" to avoid being tricked by scammers.

[Sent from]
Mobara Police Station
7 Hayanoshinden, Mobara, Chiba 297-0031 Japan
TEL:0475-22-0110