Japan authorities and public figures campaign against special fraud

Efforts to combat special fraud are intensifying across Japan through public awareness campaigns. In Shiga Prefecture, the Shiga Prefectural Police, the Kinki Finance Bureau Otsu Finance Office, and the Life Insurance Association of Japan held an awareness event in Otsu City. Officials noted that over 70% of fraud victims in the prefecture were targeted via international phone calls.

In Koganei, Tokyo, singer Yuki Tokunaga participated in a crime prevention event to share his personal experiences with fraud. He urged the public not to handle suspicious calls alone and to consult with family members or local community members immediately upon encountering potential scams.