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Japan Turns to Anti-Fraud Apps Amid Special Fraud Scams
Original: 特殊詐欺対策アプリ
Attention in Japan is on applications designed to counter 'tokushu sagi' — special fraud, the phone-based scams that target elderly people and drain life savings. These apps typically alert potential victims, block suspicious calls, or notify family members when unusual money transfers occur. Discussion centres on whether such tools can keep pace with increasingly sophisticated scammers.
Why now: Special fraud remains a persistent and costly problem in Japan, driving public interest in app-based countermeasures.
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