Please be aware that there have been several incidents of loss or theft of passports and personal belongings.
Please be aware that there have been reports of unauthorized use of debit cards.
Lost or Stolen Passports and Personal Belongings
With the tourist season, the number of incidents of loss or theft of passports and personal belongings is increasing. The following are some of the most common cases. Please take good care of your passport and personal belongings. Although there are cases where it is difficult to tell whether something is lost or stolen, a common measure is not to take your eyes off your passport or bag, or to leave them behind. If you notice a lost or stolen item, first check the location where it may have been lost, check with the employee at the location to see if it has been reported lost, and then contact a lost property center or other such organization. Since lost property is sometimes reported directly to the police, you should also contact the police Lost & Found. If the item is not found there either, please complete a report of loss or theft at the police at the same time. In addition, if the found item
If the item is believed to be the property of a Japanese national, the hotel may be contacted.
– After going through airport security and immigration, the passport was found to be missing. (Please check once more to see if it has been returned to you or if it has been left behind.)
– Noticed the passport was missing while moving from the airport. (Be cautious when putting items in the trunk of a taxi or when taking out or putting back your wallet to avoid dropping it.)
– Lost a credit card after paying at a supermarket or restaurant. (Be careful not to leave it under the table, on the chair, or in front of the register.)
– Discovered that the zipper of the bag was open and the wallet containing the passport and cards was missing. (Be cautious with backpacks or pouches in crowded areas. Take measures to prevent theft.)
If your passport is lost or reissued, you will need documents issued by the police to prove that you have reported the loss or theft, a copy of your family register, or other documents. The process can also take time, which can significantly interfere with your schedule afterwards. Please be careful when taking your passport and credit cards in and out of the country and keep them in a safe place.
For unauthorized use of your debit card
Unauthorized use of debit cards
Recently, we received a report of unauthorized use of a debit card from a bank. The victim reported that he/she had received several withdrawals that he/she had no knowledge of. Although the cause is unknown, the typical M.O. in such cases is misuse due to loss or theft of the card itself, as well as skimming, phishing fraud, and shopping on fraudulent websites, where the card number, password, and other information can be stolen and misused without the person being aware of it. You may become a victim.
To prevent unauthorized use of your credit card, it is important to be mindful of using secure sites on a regular basis, as well as checking your credit card statements frequently and turning on your usage notification settings to check for charges that you do not remember.
If your card has been used fraudulently, contact your credit card company as soon as possible and follow the procedures to stop the use of your card. Some credit card companies have a procedure for reporting lost or stolen cards to the police. If you contact your credit card company, you may be given instructions at that time, but we recommend that you confirm this in advance.
The TLIP collects and analyzes information on crimes and accidents involving Japanese residents and travelers.
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