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Japan's Social Media Scams Surge to Record 9,538 Cases

2/13/2026

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Investment scams via social media in Japan reached 9,538 cases in 2025, up 48.7% from 2024.
The National Police Agency reports total scam losses reached 324.11 billion yen in 2025, a record high.
People in their 50s were most affected, followed by those in their 60s and 40s.
Romance scams rose to 5,604 cases with losses of 55.22 billion yen.
Special fraud losses nearly doubled to 141.42 billion yen.

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Investment scams via social media in Japan reached 9,538 cases in 2025, up 48.7% from 2024.
The National Police Agency reports total scam losses reached 324.11 billion yen in 2025, a record high.
People in their 50s were most affected, followed by those in their 60s and 40s.
Romance scams rose to 5,604 cases with losses of 55.22 billion yen.
Special fraud losses nearly doubled to 141.42 billion yen.