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Part of situation: Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan (38 clusters)

Japan conducts crime prevention campaigns against special fraud

special fraud crime prevention National Police Agency smartphone security Japan

Various crime prevention initiatives are being held across Japan to combat the rise of special fraud, particularly targeting elderly citizens.

In Kyoto, National Police Agency Special Crime Prevention Support Officer Reiko Akutagawa spoke at Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa. Sharing her personal experience as a victim of a fake police scam, Akutagawa highlighted the sophistication of criminals who use international numbers and personal information to deceive victims. She urged the public to consult family, friends, or the police rather than making decisions alone and recommended using two specific apps recommended by the National Police Agency to block fraudulent calls.

In Osaka, the Higashiyodogawa Police Station and Osaka Keizai University collaborated to host a smartphone security workshop at the UR Shin-Toyosato housing complex. The event, which included one-on-one technical support from university students, addressed the increasing prevalence of SNS-based investment scams, romance scams, and fraudulent job offers. Statistics released for Osaka Prefecture showed 2,782 fraud cases totaling approximately 21.5 billion yen as of late August 2026.

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Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa · Higashiyodogawa Police Station · National Police Agency · Osaka Keizai University · Reiko Akutagawa

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Higashiyodogawa Police Station and Osaka Keizai University held a smartphone security workshop at UR Shin-Toyosato. higashiyodogawaku.goguynet.jp
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Reiko Akutagawa served as a Special Crime Prevention Support Officer for the National Police Agency. release.traicy.com · prtimes.jp
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Osaka Prefecture recorded 2,782 fraud cases totaling approximately 21.5 billion yen as of late August 2026. higashiyodogawaku.goguynet.jp
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The National Police Agency recommends two specific apps to protect against special fraud. release.traicy.com · prtimes.jp

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芥川怜子特別防犯支援官がイオンモール京都桂川にて広報啓発を実施。 自身の体験を交えながら、防犯対策の重要性を語る。 [prtimes.jp]
【大阪市東淀川区】UR新豊里団地で「防犯スマホ講座」が開催されました！大阪経済大学の学生と東淀川警察署が協力し、特殊詐欺対策を啓発 [higashiyodogawaku.goguynet.jp]
芥川怜子特別防犯支援官がイオンモール京都桂川にて広報啓発を実施。 自身の体験を交えながら、防犯対策の重要性を語る。 - TRAICY Release [release.traicy.com]