
Japan's government has issued a warning regarding a phishing scheme involving a fraudulent website that impersonates the official homepage of the Prime Minister's Office. The fake site, which has been confirmed by various sources, claimed to offer 500,000 yen to citizens in exchange for personal information, including names and phone numbers. Authorities have advised the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of websites before providing any personal data. The official Prime Minister's Office website can be accessed through its legitimate URL, and individuals are urged to avoid the fake site, which is currently inaccessible.
Japan gov't warns of phishing on fake Prime Minister's Office website https://t.co/7NdwC5LK9L
🇯🇵Japan - A fake website from the Prime Minister's Office existed, claiming to give 500,000 yen to citizens and asking them to enter their names and phone numbers. (Currently inaccessible, it is unclear whether this is a government warning) https://t.co/IoOcViqmPE https://t.co/B4EdlKNbcc
[Caution on fraudulent websites] A fake website posing as the Prime Minister’s Office’s official website has been identified. Please be cautious, as accessing this fake site may lead to potential harm. (1/2)