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About the phone de scam forewarning call pretending to be a police officer

We are providing this information in response to an e-mail sent out by the Matsudo Police Station regarding a telephone deception scam.

Today, a person claiming to be a police officer in the jurisdiction of Matsudo Police Station has received a suspicious phone call stating, "The account used in the scam is in your name. Today, a suspicious phone call has been received from a person claiming to be a police officer in Matsudo Police Station.
The caller says
・ We have arrested the criminals and your name is on the list.
・ Your bankbook or cash card has been misused.
If you hear something like this, please hang up the phone immediately and call the police.
Also, if you receive a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be a remodeling company, gas company, or water company, or if they visit your home, do not let them in easily and never give out any personal information such as assets, account information, or addresses.

[Strengthening Month for Prevention of Telephone Scams, etc.]
The Chiba Prefectural Police has designated October as "Strengthening Month for Prevention of Telephone Scams, etc.
" in order to put a stop to the damage caused by telephone scams, etc. and is promoting publicity and educational activities in cooperation with related organizations ・.
Phone fraud prevention In order to prevent damage from telephone fraud, it is important to improve the crime prevention awareness
of not only the elderly but also the entire society, including family members ・ and relatives, and to create an environment where the elderly do not have contact with fraud perpetrators.
If money is mentioned on the phone or by e-mail, it is a scam. Do not make the decision alone, but consult with family members or the police.


Matsudo Police Station 047-369-0110
Matsudo City Citizen Safety Section 047-366-7285

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