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We are providing this information due to an e-mail sent out by the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters concerning a scam.

Recently, young people who frequently use social networking services have become victims of scams.
Since these scams are hidden in all kinds of SNS, those who are currently interested in investment or marriage and using "investment seminars" or "marriage activity support services" are advised to be cautious when using SNS, suspecting first that it may be a scam.

[Investment Scam Scheme]
\ \1}Suddenly, someone pretending to be an investor or a celebrity, etc., will ask you on a SNS, "I am introducing promising stocks." Mr. XXX will guide you on how to invest." (2)Suddenly, a person claiming to be an investor or a celebrity sends you a message on a social networking service saying, "I am introducing a promising stock" or "Mr. ●● will guide you on your investment" and invites you to a group talk session.


Suddenly, someone pretending to be a member of the opposite sex will ask you on a social networking service, "Nice pictures. I am interested in Japan."
(2)The person you are talking to asks you to "accumulate assets for our future together".


If you think it is a scam, please consult the police immediately ！

[Sent from]
Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters
1-9 Nagasu, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8668 Japan 1-9-1 Nagasu, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
TEL:043.201.0110

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Matsudo City Citizen Safety Division 047-366-7285

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