Common Scams in JAPAN TODAY | Conbini Cult Ep 53

With the internet being such an integral part of our lives these days, scammers have evolved too. Let’s learn about some of the more common types of scams in Japan today, from tourist traps, work scams, and romance swindlers to those who prey on the kindness of the elderly. Let’s see what kind of 詐欺 (sagi) we need to look out for. Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowWords mentioned/useful words詐欺 sagi - scam/fraud詐欺師 sagi-shi - scammer, con artistロマンス詐欺 romance sagi - romance scam オレオレ詐欺 ore ore sagi - “It's Me, It's Me” scam俺 ore - me (masculine form, but it’s kinda rough)二次会 nijikai - second party (usually drinking)インスタ映え insta bae - instagrammable わざわざ waza waza - for a special/specific purpose関係者 kankeisha - authorized personnel, people concerned References:Confidence Man JP trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgeDUPimNYk&t=1sNPA (national police agency) website warning about “SNS romance sagi”:https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/safetylife/sos47/new-topics/sns-romance/romance/MOFA notice on romance sagi:https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2025C015.htmlOre ore sagi: https://medium.com/japan-in-mind/underlying-cultural-issues-behind-japans-biggest-scam-675887ec0f18Over 100 hotels in Japan fall victim to booking.com phishing scam:https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/424ff5e523cb-over-100-hotels-in-japan-fall-victim-to-bookingcom-phishing-scams.htmlScammer alert: nude photo scam https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/s/gIE3YzVfJcTime stamps00:00 hello/life updates3:32 scammy texts9:15 yami baito11:15 romance sagi17:57 ore ore sagi21:53 bars with stealth pricing23:20 monks24:48 tourist traps - Mario kart, robot restaurant, etc34:32 booking,com phishing scam35:35 shower photo blackmail (reddit)

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