December 7, 2022 The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has revamped the Anti-Counterfeiting Campaign with the mascot character “Kawanzo the otter” and campaign slogan “We All Otter Be Against Counterfeit Products!” About the Anti-Counterfeiting Campaign Counterfeit products (illegal products that violate trademarks or other intellectual property rights) continue to harm consumers
On March 30, 2022 Japan introduced legislation to set up a new office and a special investigation team of the National Police Agency to deal with serious cybercrime cases. With national jurisdiction and a launch date of April 1, a 200-member cybercrime investigation team will deal with serious cases such
March 9, 2022 The “8th Meeting of the Credit Transaction Security Council” (secretariat: Japan Consumer Credit Association [JCA]) was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, and the “Credit Card Security Guidelines,” which stipulate security measures to be implemented by businesses involved in credit card transactions, have been revised [Version 3.0].
WARNING Various types of scam emails purporting to be from or associated with UNODC have been circulating on the internet. Some of these emails request detailed information and/or money from individuals, businesses or non-profit organisations with the promise that they will receive funds or other benefits in return. Other emails
The United Nations has been made aware of various correspondences, being circulated via e-mail, from Internet web sites, text messages and via regular mail or facsimile, falsely stating that they are issued by, or in association with the United Nations and/or its officials. These scams, which may seek to obtain
Thank you for your patronage of Japan Airlines.It has come to our attention that there have been cases of Japan Airlines tickets being sold illegally through internet auctions and other means. Examples: An airline ticket that was issued with name of non-onboarding passenger An awards ticket that was issued to
Press Release from The United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – Criminals are opportunists, and as seen in the past, any major news event can become an opportunity forgroups or individuals with malicious intentions. The Coronavirus is no different. In fact, the Coronavirus is a prime opportunityfor
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Scammers are offering COVID-19 tests to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information. However, the services are unapproved and illegitimate. Fraudsters are targeting
Hackers and cyber scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by sending fraudulent email and WhatsApp messages that attempt to trick you into clicking on malicious links or opening attachments. These actions can reveal your user name and password, which can be used to steal money or
Anti-counterfeiting measures that can be confirmed by touch Intaglio printing Notes are printed with ink that rises higher than the ink on older notes, giving them a textured feeling when touched. Tactile marks In place of watermarking, tactile marks by intaglio printing with a textured feeling are employed to help
