Last fiscal year, more than 3300,10 inquiries were received at consumer life centers nationwide regarding the "multilevel marketing method without things," which claims that you can make more money if you introduce profits such as investing in crypto assets, and it was found that nearly half of them were teenagers and people in their 20s.
In some cases, they even go into debt and encourage them to invest, and the National Consumer Affairs Center is calling for caution.
In recent years, there have been a series of troubles over the "multilevel marketing method without goods", which claims that "you can earn more money if you introduce people" rather than specific products.
According to the National Consumer Affairs Center, 3353,10 consultations were received last fiscal year regarding this "multilevel marketing method without goods," of which 20.48% were from teenagers and 5s.
In some cases, there are cases where they are encouraged to invest in consumer loans and other means, and some women have taken their own lives because they are troubled by the debt they have incurred.
The National Consumer Affairs Center points out that if you get into trouble with a malicious vendor, it is difficult to negotiate a refund, and if you solicit friends and acquaintances, you may get into trouble.
Junko Takamura, manager of the Counseling Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Consumer Affairs Center, said, "I think that the reason why we target young people who do not have money instead of elderly people who have money is because there are people who do not have knowledge.
If you are involved in a consumer problem, you can call "188" on the "Consumer Hotline" to be introduced to the nearest consultation desk such as the Consumer Affairs Center.
Inquiries about the law are also accepted at the "Japan Legal Support Center = Houterasu".
The contact number is 0570-078374.