Question from a reader:
I have a question about “mama-katsu.” Recently, I registered on a certain site and was told that there would be a fee for the introduction. After that, I received another message instructing me to register on a total of six sites, and I was asked to pay 14,300 yen. Is this a scam? What will happen if
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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:
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
Question from a reader:
I fell victim to a 5000 yen scam on TikTok. Will the police take action? I have no information about the other party. What should I do?
Recently, as social media has developed, our lives have become increasingly digital. Especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, while
Question from a reader:
I tried to purchase Manjaro on X and ended up being scammed. I was drawn in by the price. I received a driver’s license from the scammer, but I can’t tell if it’s fake or real. In this case, can I file a report with the police? Also, is there any possibility that the victim of the
Question from a reader:
Is it possible to request disclosure regarding defamation aimed at a group rather than a specific individual online? For example, expressions like “Otaku are…” “Women are…” “Foreigners are…”. If it is possible, can anyone who fits into that group make a disclosure request?
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Question from a reader:
I have had my private photos spread online, and I am being mocked by those around me. Can I take legal action? I don’t have direct evidence, but a man I was close to spread them, and my friends are defaming me about it. They mentioned characteristics that clearly identify me. What should I do?
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I received a notification that I earned points from the official LINE stamp or LINE Points account. Is this related to fraud or crime? Also, is it okay to use the points I received to gift LINE stamps to my friends?
Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot about notifications
Question from a reader:
I made plans to meet someone I met on Twitter a year ago and sent them 5,000 yen via PayPay. However, on the day of our meeting, I was blocked by the other person, and I couldn’t contact them anymore. There was no communication for a year, but recently, I received a long apology from them along
Question from a reader:
Late at night, I got a bit too excited and ended up registering for a LINE membership on what seems to be a scam site. I added the official LINE and even verified my phone number, and I sent a message as well. I blocked them and changed my password, but is there still a risk of
