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This information is provided in response to an e-mail sent out by the Matsudo Police Station concerning a telephone deception scam.

[Beware of telephone deception ！ ！ ]
There are still many suspicious phone calls in the city from people claiming to be relatives, etc.
The Matsudo Police Station is stepping up its vigilance.
The caller told us
・ We have arrested a fraud group and your name is on the list.
・ Your bankbook and cash card have been misused.
・ You have a refund for medical expenses.
・ You left your bag on the train.
If you hear something like this, please hang up immediately and call the police.
Also, never answer any personal information such as accounts you have, asset information, or addresses.

[To prevent damage]
To stop suspicious or unwanted calls, it is very effective to use the unwanted call prevention function.
Matsudo City introduces the installation of repelling devices, so please contact us.

[Strengthening Month for Prevention of Telephone Scams, etc.]
Chiba Prefectural Police has designated October as "Telephone Scam Prevention Month" in order to put a stop to the damage caused by telephone scams, etc. The Chiba Prefectural Police have designated October as "Prevention of Telephone Scams
and are promoting publicity and awareness-raising activities in cooperation with related organizations ・ in order to curb the damage caused by telephone scams, etc.
.
In order to prevent victims of telephone deception, it is important to raise the crime prevention awareness of not only the elderly but also their families ・ and
society as a whole, and to create an environment
where the elderly do not have contact with fraud perpetrators.
If money is mentioned on the phone or in an email, it is a scam. Don't make the decision alone, talk to a family member or the police
.

In addition, the Chiba Prefectural Police Department has published the voice of an actual "phone de scam" call on its website. Please be aware of the tactics of the criminals and take measures to avoid becoming a victim.
https://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/seisoka/safe-life_fraud-audio.html

[Sent from]
Matsudo Police Station, Chiba Prefecture
271 -8557 558-2 Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture
TEL ： 047-369-0110

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Matsudo City Citizen Safety Section 047 -366-7285

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