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Japanese police create fake support scam payment cards to warn victims

By placing the dummy cards in the electronic money sections of 34 local convenience stores, the Echizen Police have been testing a new method to fight tech support scams.

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Their purpose is to warn elder victims seeking payment cards at the instructions of fraudsters.

The cards are labeled "Virus Trojan Horse Removal Payment Card" and "Unpaid Bill Late Fee Payment Card,"

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