scams

Kyoto Buddhist Temple Warns of New Photography Scam

A famous Buddhist temple in Kyoto is once again drawing visitors - as well as scammers looking to profit off of them.

“It’s Me”: How Scammers in Japan Recruit the Young to Rob the Old

How scammers steal tens of millions of dollars in Japan every year - and coerce desperate young people into doing their dirty…

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…

Two Men Arrested for Hibiki Whiskey Fraud in Japan

Japan's Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.