🛡️ Protect Your Name in Japan: Never Lend Your Bank Account, ID, or SIM Card 🚫💳
Has anyone ever asked to "borrow" your bank account, ID, or SIM card in Japan? 🤔💳
Online scams and "easy money" job offers are targeting more and more people, including foreign residents in Japan ⚠️📱💸
In Japan, the name on your account or card matters, and knowing how to say no can protect your visa, your career, and your future 🛡️✨
🤝 “JP-MIRAI Portal” by JP-MIRAI: https://portal.jp-mirai.org/en
📞 “Consultation Service (#9110)” by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation “TSUNAGARI”: https://tabunka.tokyo-tsunagari.or.jp/useful/guide_eng/accident/03.html
🏦 “Information on bank accounts and measures to prevent unauthorized money transfers” by Financial Services Agency: https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/
🛂 “Information on visa renewal and residence status procedures” by Immigration Services Agency: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/
🚓 “Information on crime prevention and warnings about various crimes, including international crime and fraud scams” by National Police Agency: https://www.npa.go.jp/english/
📘 “Guidebook on Living and Working” by Immigration Services Agency: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001335263.pdf
Not sure which translation tool is right for you? 🌐🤔
We've also created a simple guide comparing popular translation tools for everyday life in Japan.
You can find it here 📖👇
https://community.sim-point.jp/c/start-here-fad71f/popular-translation-tools-for-everyday-use
This short animation lets you learn how to protect your name and personal information in Japan, step by step 🎬🇯🇵
✔️Never lend or sell your bank account, cash card, SIM card, residence card, or personal ID, even to a friend 🚫💳
✔️Even if you don't use them yourself, your name stays in the records if they're used for a crime 📝⚠️
✔️Getting involved can lead to police investigations, court cases, and problems with your residence status, including possible deportation 🚨⚖️
✔️A criminal record in Japan may also affect future visa applications, travel to other countries, and even your life back home ✈️🌏🏠
✔️Simple phrases like "I can't share my account" or "I need to check first" help you say no from the very start 🙅💬
✔️If you've already sent something, don't deal with it alone — reach out to #9110, the police, your company, school, embassy, or a lawyer 📞🤝
✔️Laws and procedures vary by situation and by country, so check official websites and talk to someone you trust before making any decision 🔍✅
Anyone can be targeted by these scams, and asking for help early can make a big difference 🤝💪
Learning these simple rules step by step can help you stay safe and feel more confident in daily life 😊🌸
We hope this video helps you protect yourself and the people you care about in Japan 💙🛡️
Save this video so you can review these tips anytime, and share it with friends, family, or anyone living or working in Japan 📌👨👩👧
Protect your name, protect your future! 🌏✨🛡️
Please share this with anyone living or working in Japan! 🙏📢
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