Key Points:
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A Japanese national fell victim to what is believed to be a skimming fraud incident.
Incident Details:
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Date and Time of Occurrence: February 24 (Monday), around 10:00 AM.
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Location: Guarulhos International Airport.
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Incident Overview: The victim attempted to withdraw cash from an ATM located near the currency exchange area at Guarulhos International Airport using a Japan-issued credit card. When the card was inserted into the machine, it got stuck, and the victim forcefully pulled it out before leaving the location. The following day, the credit card company contacted the victim about suspicious activity, and it was confirmed that ¥76,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from the account.
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Stolen Amount: ¥76,000.
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Fraud Prevention Tips:
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(1) When using an ATM, avoid machines located in less populated areas, such as airports. Instead, use ATMs inside bank branches where staff are nearby.
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(2) After using an ATM, check your account balance through your passbook or online banking to ensure there are no unauthorized withdrawals.
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