Overview
- Saga and Oita police sent crime‑prevention emails after confirming two SNS‑linked frauds that cost victims about ¥9.7 million and ¥1.6 million.
- The Karatsu case began with a social media contact who redirected the victim to another app and then to a supposed dating‑site agent demanding “membership” and “authentication” fees.
- Following those instructions, the man made 14 transfers to a designated account, losing about ¥9.7 million.
- In Hita, a caller posing as police used a LINE video to display a badge, claimed money‑laundering ties, and directed smartphone and ATM steps.
- The woman borrowed about ¥1.5 million from a consumer lender and sent funds as told, and regional media say such romance and investment scams are rising.