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Cyber Security Month

The Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters has issued a notice and information.

February 1 to March 18 is "Cyber Security Month".
Every one of us should be concerned about cyber security and use the Internet safely.
z Beware of Support Fraud ！
Have you heard of "support fraud", which is one of the most common cyber crimes in recent years?
Support fraud is a scam in which a fake security warning screen is suddenly displayed on the computer screen as if the computer is infected with a virus, or a warning sound is made to arouse anxiety, and then the user is asked to call the displayed support desk to have the virus removed or to pay money under the guise of support. The fraudulent attempts to deceive the user into calling a support center to have the virus removed.
If you receive a fake security warning screen
Never call the phone number displayed
Exit your web browser
Report the incident to the police ・ Consult a lawyer
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A "Cyber Security Month Special Page" is available on the Chiba Prefectural Police Web site.
For more information, please search for "Chiba Prefectural Police Cyber Security Month 2024".

[Contact]
Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters
1-9-1 Nagasu, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 260-8668, Japan
TEL: 043.201.0110

Matsudo City Citizen Safety Division
047-366 -7285

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