"Because the benefits are transferred..." Corona flight fraud nationwide damage 84 million yen July 17, 4:28
Succeeded by fraud that took advantage of the new coronavirus, such as tricking cash and tricking out personal information by saying ``I want to tell me my account number because I will transfer benefits'', I found that the damage amount was about 84 million yen nationwide It was. The National Police Agency is calling attention to suspicious calls and emails.
When the National Police Agency summarized the damage about fraud cases in which words such as "corona" and "mask" were used, it was found that by the 15th, there were 88 cases nationwide, and the damage amounted to 83.95 million yen.
Regarding the procedure for benefits and support money provided by the country etc., there is a conspicuous method of deceiving cash, such as "I want you to tell me my account number because I will transfer it" by talking about it on the phone and in Osaka prefecture in June There is an incident in which a woman in her 80s was deceived for 3 million yen.
Furthermore, it means that there are cases where products are not delivered even if you pay the price on an internet site that sells masks and disinfectants.
The National Police Agency is very careful about suspicious calls and emails, and is calling on the police and family members to immediately consult with them, without telling them their PIN or handing their cash card.