157: Yes, crime is on the rise in Japan. No, you don’t have to panic.
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
The Oreo or Eo Sagi Fraud on Social Media
Alex Castellanos says he still gets contacted by people trying to get him to invest more. In Japan, the term for special fraud is "Oreo Oreo Sagi," which translates to it's me, it'sme, fraud. The scam involves a family member calling someone else and saying they're in trouble or need money. It can be done through bank ATMs with signs that say 'Be careful of Oreo OreoSagi'
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