With the reduction of the adult age in April this year, the number of consultations such as consumer troubles among newly adult 18- and 19-year-olds has increased from the previous year, according to the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan. I understand.
By lowering the age of adulthood, when you turn 18, you will be able to enter into various contracts without parental consent. It will be gone.
Regarding this, according to the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan, a total of 5108 consumer consultations were received by consumer affairs centers nationwide from April to October, with 18- and 19-year-olds as contractors. The number of cases increased by 259 compared to the same period last year.
Looking at each service and product, consultations on beauty-related services such as "hair removal beauty treatment salons" are increasing. , I have signed a contract."
In addition, parents have been asking if they can cancel the contract on their behalf.
Since the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has just become an adult and has little experience with contracts and may not be able to make risk judgments, if you have a problem, do not worry alone. We invite you to consult with us.