"New virus in water pipe" suspicious phone after another "Apoden" or March 5 at 5:47
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, it became clear that suspicious viruses related to the virus were continuously being made in Gunma and Nagano prefectures. Police have called attention to the potential for fraud.
According to the Gunma Prefectural Police, on the 3rd, a man who pretended to be a water supply company in multiple houses in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, called and said that "new coronavirus is on the water pipe" and requested removal costs. is.
No damage has been identified so far, but police have said there is a risk of fraud and malicious commercial exploitation of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Last month in Nagano Prefecture, a suspicious phone was disguised as a public health center employee, saying, "The coronavirus is prevalent. Please wash your hands and gargle. Please tell us about your family structure." That was done.
Police will ask you how much you have, and if you receive a suspicious phone call for suspected "apo-den", contact the nearest police station or the police safety consultation phone, "# 9110" I am calling to do it.