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If the police ask you to contact them on LINE or other social networking sites, it's a scam ！.

This is a notice from the Mobara Police Department regarding phone de scams.

The police will not
・ contact you via LINE or other social networking sites, messaging applications, or video calls.
・ We will not show you police notes, arrest warrants, or question you via video call.
・ We will not ask you to send or transfer money to an account that we designate for investigation.
If you are asked for personal information over the phone or on a social networking site, or if you are asked for money, it is a scam.
It may also lead to crimes such as robbery by black market criminals.
If you receive such a call, consult the police immediately.

Recent scams include ＋ （ plus ） international phone numbers starting with
・ police
・ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
・ cell phone companies and financial institutions Scam phone calls are increasing.
For example,
・ Your bank account is being used for an Oreore scam
・ A cell phone contract has been signed in your name in 00 prefecture. If you don't remember, please file a damage report as I will connect you to the 00 prefectural police at this time.
They will ask for your address ・ name and other personal information, family structure, bank account information, etc., to make you feel uneasy that you are involved in some crime.
They will also ask you to communicate with them not only by phone but also by video call on social networking sites such as LINE or other messaging apps, and the criminal will show you a fake police ID or fake arrest warrant to make you believe he/she is a real police officer
・ and ask you to show them your license or other identification
・ I'm going to interrogate you as you are. You are obliged to keep this confidential, so don't tell anyone.
・ We will check your deposits （ and internet banking ） to see if they are involved in a crime, so please transfer （ money ） to the account we specify.
and other instructions to cheat you out of your money.

The criminals will try to defraud you of money in various ways.
Share information with your family, acquaintances and neighbors to eliminate the damage caused by phone deception.

[Sent from]
Mobara Police Station
7 Hayanoshinden, Mobara, Chiba 297-0031 Japan
TEL:0475-22-0110
  • [Registrant]茂原警察署
  • [Language]日本語
  • [TEL]0475-22-0110
  • [Location]千葉県 茂原市
  • Posted : 2025/01/29
  • Published : 2025/01/29
  • Changed : 2025/01/29
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