Question from a reader:
I’m a middle school student. Out of curiosity, I was researching about women’s bodies, and when I clicked on a video on a certain site, a bill appeared. The support center is closed, and I don’t know what to do. It said I would be charged starting tomorrow, so I need help figuring out what to do.
Question from a reader:
Is there a legal obligation to have an NHK reception contract? If I don’t own a television, is it okay not to sign a contract?
In Japan, there is a legal obligation regarding NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) reception contracts based on the Broadcasting Act. This law aims to ensure stable funding necessary
Question from a reader:
I would like to ask about an online shopping site; I suspect it might be a scam site. What do you all think?
Recently, as online shopping has become more widespread, the number of scam sites has also increased. In particular, many newly established sites cease operations within a short
Question from a reader:
Recently, there was an accident at a lash extension salon where I lost a lot of blood and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. During that time, I stained the salon’s chair with blood, and since it was fabric, I was told it needed to be replaced. A few days later, I received a
Question from a reader:
I have taken out a loan from a consumer finance company and am currently in default. If a certain period passes and I can no longer be contacted, is it possible for them to reach out to my workplace or part-time job? I’ve heard that contact from consumer finance companies is prohibited, but while they can seize
Question from a reader:
I fell for a bust enhancement scam and ended up paying over 300,000 yen. Is it possible to get a refund? I would appreciate any advice from anyone.
The issue of scams related to bust enhancement is a serious problem that forces many people to incur unnecessary
Question from a Reader:
Regarding the NHK reception fee contract, why are there so many people who do not sign up from the beginning?
The NHK reception fee contract is a topic that has sparked much debate, especially in Japan. When considering the reasons why many people do not sign up for the
Question from a reader:
Is this a scam? I would appreciate it if you could let me know urgently. Thank you.
Fraud is an act of deceiving others, typically carried out for the purpose of obtaining financial gain. Legally, fraud refers to misleading someone through improper means and causing them to act based on
Question from a reader:
I received a bill that I don’t recognize; could this be a scam? I used Paidy for the first time, and when I received a payment notification and checked, I found records of past usage and a notice of delinquency. I have no memory of using it at all; is there a possibility that this is a
Question from a reader:
Is this a scam? I would appreciate it if you could let me know urgently. Thank you.
A scam refers to the act of deceiving others to illegally obtain money or property. The methods of scams are diverse, and particularly on the internet, sophisticated techniques are often employed. Characteristics of scams include impersonating
