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• Yelle
• Yesterday 16:56
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I’m a little worried about whether the police will take me seriously if I go there, so I’m asking for advice here. I suppose I should go, right?

Here’s how the scam unfolded.
I received a message from someone （—Scammer A ）—who said they wanted to buy an item I was selling on Nextdoor’s classifieds.
They said they were on a business trip and their sister would pick it up for them, and since they would be paying, they asked if I used Zelle ？.
I happened to have just started using it, so when I said yes, I immediately received a text saying, “I’ve sent the money.” Immediately afterward, I received a message formatted to look like it came from Zelle, saying something like, “Your account is not a business account, so we cannot process this payment.” At the exact same time, I got a text from Scammer A saying, “My payment has already been debited from my account and cannot be canceled. If you don’t take care of this, I’ll lose the money. Please call Zelle customer support.”
I should have cut off contact at that point, but I accidentally ended up calling that number. Scammer B answered the phone and started giving me all sorts of instructions—telling me to do this or that on my smartphone. They gave me one instruction after another, leaving me no time to think, and since I believed they were actually Zelle support, I ended up following their instructions without thinking.
Just as I was getting tired from being made to do all sorts of things, they told me it was necessary for identity verification—and that no money would actually be sent—and instructed me to make a transfer using Zelle. I told them I didn’t want to do it, but they kept saying things like, “I’m Zelle support,” “I’ll refund you right away, so it’s fine,” and “If you do this, you’ll be able to receive money via Zelle.” I know it was foolish of me, but I went ahead and completed the transfer. Since no money was actually transferred the first time, I thought it might be okay, so I went ahead and completed the process a second time as instructed. But this time, the money was actually transferred. That’s when I snapped back to my senses, hung up on Scammer B, and contacted my bank.
It occurred to me later that I’d received a similar message before （—at that time, they said, “I want to buy your product, but my younger brother will pick it up.” ） When I replied that I didn’t use online payment services like Zelle, they simply stopped contacting me. I believe this is their standard modus operandi. Please be very careful, everyone.

• Scammerss
• mail
• Yesterday 18:30
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When I searched for “Zelle scam” on Nextdoor, I found lots of stories from people who’d been scammed in the same way. They tell you to sell it for cash.
I don’t think you’ll get your money back, but I understand how you feel. I wish I could do more to help, but I’m sorry there’s nothing I can do.

• Yelle
• Yesterday 19:09
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To #6
Thank you so much for your kind words.
At a time when everyone seems like a scammer, I really appreciate it.

To #4
Thank you for your valuable advice.
Thinking that might be the case, I did a search and found a website called the Internet Crime Complaint Center, run by the FBI, so I’ll file a report there.

• もしかして
• Yesterday 20:04
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I think it's a good idea to go to the local police station in the city where the incident occurred.
Why not file a report with both? If it gets forwarded to the FBI, that's fine too.

• scammers
• Today 03:53
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I’ve been bored lately, so I’ve been answering calls from strangers on my cell phone, but there are so many scams.

Someone claiming to be from Citi Bank asked if I had authorized some suspicious account activity. I checked my credit card statement on my computer and saw nothing unusual, so I hung up.

I received a call from US Bank $ asking if I’d bought a firearm for 9,000, and I told them to “go to hell.” When I looked up the phone number, it was listed as US Bank, but it was also listed as a number used by scammers. There was even a fake US Bank website linked to this scam number.

I also got a call from Bank of America about suspicious activity, but I happened to have my son take the call, and he yelled, “What do you want? Get to the point—what do you want?”

• 佐藤ママのファン
• 2026/07/07 (Tue) 18:07
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I remember being surprised when I found out that the Suzuki ・ Method violin school—where Sato-mama had sent her child—also has a branch in Hawaii.
https://www.suzukihawaii.org/
https://stehawaii.org/
I wasn’t interested in the violin myself, so I didn’t contact them, but why don’t you ask if they offer instruction in Japanese?
It looks like they offer classes at Punahou as well—that’s pretty impressive.
https://www.punahou.edu/list-detail?pk=158584

• バイオリン
• 2026/07/09 (Thu) 17:33
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Thank you for the information. So there are Suzuki Method classes in Hawaii, too. I’d like to inquire about them.

• ゆみ
• 2026/07/11 (Sat) 19:23
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Hello ！
I’ve been thinking about having my 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter take violin lessons, and while I was looking into it, I found this studio.
I was planning to have her start around the time she turns 3, so I haven’t contacted them yet …. It looks like they teach in both Japanese and English 😄

https://www.violinartistry.com/lessons/

• American2026
• 2026/07/11 (Sat) 16:22
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• はしお
• 2026/07/10 (Fri) 18:55
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I think you should try calling after 6:00 p.m.
It seems they're open every day except Wednesday. 808-739-5702

• M
• 2026/07/10 (Fri) 23:11
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Thank you for letting me know.
I was able to get through on the phone. It was a very busy
restaurant where it’s hard to get a reservation.
Thank you very much.

• 花木引退者
• 2026/06/24 (Wed) 11:30
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I’m having a hard time with crabgrass. It blooms with small yellow flowers. I’m thinking of building a studio on half of my yard. Since I’d be covering it with concrete anyway, I might as well turn it into a rental unit. $ It’s ridiculous to hire someone at 20 an hour just to pull it out—it just grows back anyway. It was cold, so I didn’t check the garden, and before I knew it, it had spread like wildfire. I treat it as an hour of daily exercise.

I’ve been diligently killing crabgrass, so there isn’t much left.

I’m also tempted to expand half of the front yard into the living room.

Every week, a trash can big enough for two people gets filled with tree branches, grass, and other debris. I have 14 fruit trees. I regret digging up the lawn when I was younger to plant flowers and trees, but it’s really soothing.

• Mr.倍金萬
• 2026/06/24 (Wed) 21:35
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Hanaki Retiree,

＞ Every week, a trash can big enough to fit two people is filled with tree branches, grass, and other debris.

It must be a huge amount for that trash can to get completely full.

I imagine it takes a lot of effort just to cut back all that unwanted vegetation.

At my place, the area is covered with large, bushy leaves from the Grand Cover grass that looks nice, but I’m worried because crabgrass has spread all over the ground underneath.

Instead of skimping and trying to save the “Grand Cover” grass, I’m thinking of growing a small amount of it elsewhere and treating the entire area with crabgrass killer. I guess this will be a year-long project.

• 花木引退者
• 2026/06/27 (Sat) 12:43
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Once crabgrass gets big, it takes the strength of a burly man to pull it out. As an elderly woman, I usually give up after about ten tries. When I go for a walk, I see spots where the lawn has lost the battle to crabgrass and looks absolutely miserable, but I suppose I just have to ignore it. I guess the only option is to use herbicide. I sprayed some on the crabgrass, but the surrounding grass died too. It really does work. Since I’m retired, I’m just pulling them out little by little.

• Mr.倍金萬
• 2026/07/09 (Thu) 17:54
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Bonnie ・ Tyler, the hit singer known for her distinctive, husky British voice, has passed away.

I heard she was 75. Well, I suppose that’s a natural end to her life, but I was still a little shocked to hear the sad news.

Ever since her massive hit ♪ “It’s a Heartache” ♪ from 1977 became a smash, I’ve always listened to her music online.

https://www.youtube.com/results? search_query=bonnie+tyler+it%27s+a+heartache

Her next hit was ♪ “Total Eclipse of the Heart” ♪ which is also a great song.

• Mr.倍金萬
• 2026/07/10 (Fri) 20:34
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White Coral Reef / Zoo ・ Knee ・ Voo / 1969 - YouTube


https://www.bing.com/search?q=%E3%82%BA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC% E3%83%96%E3%83%BC%E3%80%80%E7%99%BD%E3%81%84%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3% E3%82%B4%E7%A4%81&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=%E3%82%BA%E3%83%BC% E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%BC% E3%80%80White Sand%E3%83%B3% E3%82%B4%E7%A4%81&sc=2-13&sk=&cvid=3731535A93B94567803C3814E3787CA7 ntref=1

That brings back memories...

One of the “Group Sounds” bands: Zoony Boo ♪ White Coral Reef / 1969 - YouTube ♪

Back then, “Group Sounds” were all the rage.

The Tempters, The Carabeats, The Spiders, The Golden ・ Cups, and so on...

There are so many, I could go on forever...

If any of you still remember them, could you please list them here?

I think it was around the time I graduated from college and started working at an electronics company in Yokohama...

• Almond
• 2026/06/14 (Sun) 07:19
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You can watch the FIFA World Cup on terrestrial TV.
Telemundo Channel 52-1
Today’s match between Japan and the Netherlands kicks off at 1:00 p.m.

• Almond
• 2026/06/14 (Sun) 12:34
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I turned on the TV for the first time in years, and FOX is actually broadcasting a live soccer game.

• Almond
• 2026/06/29 (Mon) 12:55
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Looking back at the World Cup, Japan ended up with just one win in four matches.
There were some who called this the strongest team ever, so expectations were high, but the fact that they didn’t even make it to the Round of 16 means they weren’t really that strong after all.
In my opinion, the fact that all the “genius-type” players were sidelined played a major role.
Specifically, I’m thinking of Mitoma, Kubo, and Minamino.
If they’d had even one player with that kind of genius or charisma, the outcome might have been different.

• したらば
• 2026/06/30 (Tue) 19:54
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I felt that the Japanese team had really grown this time.

In the game, Brazil was excellent at moving the ball around.
Japan ran out of attacking ideas and found themselves at a dead end...
Soccer that can break through that ・
But 4, 8 years from now, I’m looking forward to Japan’s future ！ ！

Thank you ！ ！ Japan National Team ！ ！

• わごーん
• 2026/07/09 (Thu) 08:21
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Maybe it’s because she has a disability or something? ？ A friend of mine was told she couldn’t bring her stroller in, so she had to go all the way back to the parking lot. She said the kids were either carried or had to walk, which left them completely exhausted—it was the worst day ever. When someone else pointed out that the sign said “No strollers,” she got really upset and said, “Everyone else is bringing theirs—why am I the only one who wasn’t allowed?”

If there’s a sign, there must be a reason, right?

• 動物大好き
• 2026/07/08 (Wed) 13:41
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Nayami,
you’ve run into someone who’s incredibly irresponsible.
If you can’t take responsibility until the very end, you shouldn’t have started in the first place, but first of all, feeding stray cats in public places without permission is illegal.
You could be fined, so you should stop doing that.
Feeding cats that haven’t been spayed or neutered contributes to the stray cat population, which is likely why that law was enacted.
A while back, a cat-loving neighbor of mine started feeding them, but it led to a vicious cycle where kittens kept having kittens, and the stray cat population exploded. After receiving complaints from other neighbors, they had a hard time catching them all and eventually took them to the Humane Society.
So, I think it’s fine to just say, “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to break the law,” to that irresponsible friend.
I think the cats will eventually move to areas where animal welfare organizations have obtained permits to feed them.