In Japan – the Fukui Prefectural Police Echizen Police Station have created the "Virus/Trojan horse removal fee payment card" and the "Unpaid charges/delinquent charges payment card". The fake cards, designed to combat telephone scammers, are positioned intentionally at convenience stores to assist police at identifying victims and safeguarding them from financial harm. When someone tries to purchase the card the police are immediately notified. Upon placement in stores in November 2023, it immediately stopped 3 elderly people from being scammed in November and December. No additional information has been released regarding the success rate. However, the police officers who came up with the idea were given a promotion in February, 2024. Information via @TopiLaron, @ten_forward, and @fukuinpmedia
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