Vivinavi

Victims of phone deception are increasing rapidly.

Information is provided due to an e-mail sent out by Matsudo Higashi Police Station concerning a phone deception.

Information from Matsudo Higashi Police Station.

Recently, a large amount of phone de scam has been reported in the jurisdiction of Matsudo Higashi Police Station.
Some callers claim to be the police or a pension office,
and say, "We caught the scammer and he has your cash card"
"We need to exchange your cash card"
"We have a refund for your insurance premiums"
and others claim to be a telephone company and say, "We have a refund for your insurance premiums" . or
"Your cell phone is being used fraudulently"
"Your phone bill is unpaid. If you don't pay immediately, your phone will be stopped"
.

It is a scam if money is mentioned not only on the phone, but also in emails, etc.
If you receive a suspicious call, please remain calm
"Do not tell the caller anything"
"Hang up immediately"
"Talk to the police or your family"
.

In addition, the Chiba Prefectural Police Department has published the voice of an actual "phone deception" call on its website. Please be aware of the methods used by the criminals and take measures to avoid becoming a victim.
https://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/seisoka/safe-life_fraud-audio.html

[Sent from]
Matsudo Higashi Police Station, Chiba Prefecture
4-51 Yagasaki, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture No.9
047-349-0110

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Matsudo City Citizen Safety Section 047-366-7285

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