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SNS-type investment scams and SNS-type romance scams are occurring [Narashino Police Station, Chiba Prefecture].

Do you immediately recognize SNS-type investment fraud or SNS-type romance fraud? ？

◆What is SNS-type investment fraud
SNS-type investment fraud is a scam to collect money for investment purposes by claiming "you will definitely make money" on SNS such as "X" or "Instagram", "X", "Instagram" and other social networking services.

◆SNS romance scams
Scam through SNS such as "X", "Instagram", etc., using matching apps to build up romantic feelings and offer to build up assets or help for the future, and defraud people of money.


[Damage as of the end of April 2024 in Chiba Prefecture]
・ SNS Investment Fraud
Number of cases ： 15 cases
Amount of damage ： Approx. 316 million yen

・ SNS romance fraud
Number of cases ： 15 cases
Amount of damage ： Approx. 230 million yen


■ Not only in Chiba Prefecture but also nationwide is rapidly increasing ！
Investment fraud abusing SNS ・ The number of victims of romance scams is increasing rapidly throughout Japan.
These scams are so sophisticated that it is difficult to even realize that you are being cheated.
Also, the damage is often high, with the amount of damage per case exceeding 10 million yen.

The first step to avoid falling for such scams is not to think "I'm OK" but to understand their tactics.
Protect yourself and those around you from being victimized by scams.

[Sent from]
Narashino Police Station, Chiba Prefecture
4-1, Saginumadai 2-chome, Narashino, 275-0015

047-474-0110
  • Posted : 2024/06/28
  • Published : 2024/06/28
  • Changed : 2024/06/28
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