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This NHK World podcast looks at the increasing number of frauds committed in Japan and how foreign residents can protect themselves:
For the record 3.2 million foreigners living in Japan, one of the country's most attractive features is its low crime rate. But many are falling victim to fraud. This is the first instalment in an NHK World series that aims to help foreigners protect themselves from crime and live safely in Japan.
The crimes committed involve:
For the record 3.2 million foreigners living in Japan, one of the country's most attractive features is its low crime rate. But many are falling victim to fraud. This is the first instalment in an NHK World series that aims to help foreigners protect themselves from crime and live safely in Japan.
The crimes committed involve:
- Fake police and embassy officials
- Investment scams
- Tickets to nowhere
- Currency exchange and foreign transfers
- Credit card and mobile phone contracts
Scams in Japan: Protect yourself from fraud | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Scams in Japan: An NHK World series to help foreign residents protect themselves from fraud