ネット詐欺の被害に遭いました
ねっとさぎのひがいにあいました
I was a victim of online fraud.
POINTBriefly describe the damage
Emergency
Cyber Scam & Phishing
Master the Japanese you need for Cyber Scam & Phishing in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Cyber Scam & Phishing" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Cyber Scam & Phishing and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Consulting police about fraud damage
- Contact your bank/card company
- Consumer hotline 188
- Report a phishing site
- Submit a damage report
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
フィッシングメールをクリックしてしまいました
ふぃっしんぐめーるをくりっくしてしまいました
I clicked a phishing email.
POINTChange your password immediately
クレジットカードを不正利用されました
くれじっとかーどをふせいりようされました
My credit card was misused.
POINTContact your credit card company 24 hours a day
身に覚えのない引き落としがあります
みにおぼえのないひきおとしがあります
Unauthorized charges on my account.
POINTContact your bank immediately
銀行口座を凍結していただけますか
ぎんこうこうざをとうけつしていただけますか
Could you freeze my bank account?
POINTPreventing the spread of damage from fraudulent remittances
被害届を出したいのですが
ひがいとどけをだしたいのですが
I'd like to file a damage report.
POINTCommunity Safety Division of the nearest police station
オレオレ詐欺に騙されました
おれおれさぎにだまされました
I was fooled by a phone scam.
POINTA type of special fraud
消費者ホットライン188に電話します
しょうひしゃほっとらいん188にでんわします
I'll call the Consumer Hotline 188.
POINTConsultation counter for general consumption problems
SNSで知り合った人に送金してしまいました
SNSでしりあったひとにそうきんしてしまいました
I sent money to someone I met on SNS.
POINTTypical international romance scam
同じ被害に遭わないようにしたいです
おなじひがいにあわないようにしたいです
I want to prevent further damage.
POINTCounseling to prevent recurrence
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Q. First thing to do if you fall victim to an online scam
A. ① Minimize damage (stop card, freeze account, change password) ② Police consultation number #9110 or local police ③ Bank/card company ④ Consumer hotline 188 ⑤ Submit a damage report. Speed is the key.
Q. Dealing with card fraud
A. Call the emergency contact number on the back of your card 24 hours a day. Suspension of use and reissue procedure. In most cases, the amount of damage will be returned through the compensation system (subject to conditions such as reporting within 60 days).
Q. How to spot phishing
A. ① Emails impersonating banks, delivery companies, Amazon, etc. ② Unnatural Japanese ③ Emergency response requests ④ Links differ from the official URL ⑤ Requests for personal information and passwords. If in doubt, check the official website.
Q. Consumer hotline 188
A. Nationwide consumer affairs consultation counter with no area code 188. You can consult us about anything such as fraud, malicious business practices, contract troubles, etc. It is available in multiple languages and is free.
Q. Scams that foreigners are easily targeted by
A. ① Deportation scam pretending to be from the Immigration Bureau ② Refund scam pretending to be from the National Tax Agency ③ International romance scam ④ Residence card forgery ⑤ Work visa scam. Government offices will not request remittance directly.