社会｜SNS詐欺被害額が過去最悪に / Society | The amount lost to SNS fraud reaches an all-time high.

Summary

In 2025, the amount of damage caused by special fraud recognized by the police, which includes investment and romance scams using social media, reached 324.1 billion yen, marking a 1.6 times increase compared to the previous year.

This figure represents the worst level on record, with a particularly sharp rise in fake police scams, affecting even younger generations. The police are urging people to ignore suspicious calls and to share information about these scams.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Lately, it seems like all the news is about scams…
Log: Yeah, especially scams using social media seem to be on the rise.
Chako: Really? How much damage has been done?
Log: Believe it or not, it’s around 324.1 billion yen. It seems to have increased significantly compared to last year.
Navi: This figure combines special fraud along with social media-based investment and romance scams, and it’s particularly concerning because younger generations are being targeted.
Chako: That’s scary! How can we protect ourselves?
Log: It’s important to ignore suspicious calls and share information with those around you.
Navi: Consulting the police can also be an effective measure.

Admin’s Note

The news that the amount of damage from special fraud and social media scams has reached an all-time high is a serious warning for us. I am particularly concerned that young people are being targeted. While social media is convenient, it’s important to understand its risks and to be alert to suspicious information. Additionally, sharing information with those around us can be key to preventing such scams. I hope that by spreading awareness, we can reduce the impact of these scams, even just a little.