• Community Safety Dept. Community Safety Planning Div.
  • 2020.01.29
  • Content number684

Beware of bank transfer fraud! !

"Transfer fraud" is a malicious crime that suddenly puts people into anxiety and confusion, and exploits people's weaknesses to deceive money.
The prefectural police are promoting wire fraud measures to eliminate the anxiety of the prefectural residents.

Special fraud prevention skit

It was performed on the stage before the start of the regular concert of the Akita Police Band performed at the Akita Prefectural Hall on November 29, 2014.
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Guidance for the prevention of damage from wire transfer fraud (with melody patrol sound)

4 types of video

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Me scam

A person who uses a telephone to impersonate a relative, police officer, lawyer, etc. and deceives cash in the name of a traffic accident settlement fee.

Oleore scam image

False billing fraud

The use of mail or the like to charge an unspecified number of people for a fee pretending to be a fictional fact.

Fictitious bill fraud image

Loan deposit fraud

Despite not actually financing, mailing documents to the effect of financing, etc., and deceiving cash from the applicant in the form of a deposit, etc.

Loan deposit fraud image

Refund fraud

This is a trick that deceives tax offices and masquerades as necessary for tax refunds, operates ATM machines by telephone, and transfers cash to an account.

Fraud image such as refunds

We look forward to providing information!

We need your input to eradicate wire fraud that continues to suffer.

Wire fraud alert is being issued!

Wire fraud alert is being issued! image

What is the culprit?

What is the culprit? image

How to send money

Image about the method of sending money

We look forward to your information!

We look forward to your information! image

When such a telephone or postcard comes, do not worry alone and consult without transferring!

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Community Safety Dept. Community Safety Planning Div.