๐จ Crypto Alert: Digital Currency Scams in Japan ๐จ
- Digital currencies by Japanese municipalities are under fire as phishing scams rise, exploiting reward programs.
- In Osaka, 7 Vietnamese nationals were nabbed for using stolen credit cards to fraudulently obtain "machikane points."
- Similar scams hit other regions like Kumagaya, with municipalities hesitant to reveal details.
- The surge in regional digital currencies, from 32 in 2019 to 219 in 2023, has made them prime targets.
- Authorities urge stronger security measures. What do you think? Share your thoughts below! ๐ฌ