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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 phone de scam ！ ！ ]
Today, within the jurisdiction of Matsudo Police Station, a person claiming to be from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
・ is sending spam mails from your cell phone. In order to investigate, we will stop all communication devices in your home.
・ Your personal information has been misused and your cell phone has been subscribed.
We have received many suspicious calls such as.
And then someone claiming to be a police officer
・ your account is being used and you will be caught if you don't do something.
・ Please tell us what account you are currently using.
They will try to get personal information from you, such as.
Never answer personal information such as accounts you have, asset information, address, etc.
If the caller mentions money or cash cards, it is a scam.
Hang up the phone immediately and call the police.

[If you answer the phone]
Do not stay on the phone too long and hang up immediately.
In particular, if you hear 'money on the phone', hang up immediately.
If you become suspicious, talk to a family member, friend or the police immediately.

[To prevent damage]
To stop suspicious or unwanted calls, 'do not talk to the offender.
Even if you are at home, it is very effective to set your landline phone to an answering machine and to use the unwanted call prevention function.
Matsudo City introduces the installation of repelling devices, so please contact us.
(Contact: NekoSupport 0120-5454-25)

In addition, the Chiba Prefectural Police Department has published the voice of an actual "phone de fraud" call on their website. Please be aware of the methods used by 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 Division 047