Poster #54 - Current Situation and Countermeasures against SNS Based Investment Frauds and Romance Scams in Japan

• In Event: Poster Session I (posters 1 - 79)

Abstract

In recent years, investment frauds and romance scams conducted through SNS have become a major public safety concern in many countries, and Japan is no exception.
These crimes typically involve contacting victims through SNS or dating applications, building relationships based on trust or romantic attachment, and then defrauding them of money via cryptocurrency transactions or fictitious investment schemes.
This presentation summarizes the current situation and the practical challenges of responding to these crimes, focusing on the measures taken by the Japanese government and police, and examines the necessity of international cooperation, as well as future directions for collaborative efforts.

Author

• KENTARO KAWABATA, 警察庁