Recently, there have been cases where individuals have been charged significantly higher amounts than the actual cost when using Japanese-issued credit or debit cards for purchases.
Examples of Actual Incidents:
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At a gas station, a Japanese-issued credit card was used to pay 300 reais, but after several reading errors, the payment was completed. When checking the billing statement later, 300,000 yen was charged instead.
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At a snack shop, a Japanese-issued credit card was used to pay 50 reais, but due to several reading errors, the payment was made in cash. Later, the credit card company notified the victim of a 200,000 yen charge.
If you use a Japanese-issued credit or debit card, it is recommended to promptly verify the billing amount and keep receipts from your purchases for reference.
