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Scam Website Steals Japanese Cosplayer’s Labor of Love
A cosplayer in Japan drew sympathy – and outrage – when their work was stolen by a Japanese “flea market” app that didn’t actually exist.
March 17, 2023
A cosplayer in Japan drew sympathy – and outrage – when their work was stolen by a Japanese “flea market” app that didn’t actually exist.
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