The Bank of Japan issued a public warning about scams that misuse the Bank’s name or impersonate its staff to fraudulently obtain money, property, or personal financial information, including bank account details. Reported cases include investment solicitations on bogus websites claiming to be associated with the Bank. The Bank reiterated that its staff would never request personal financial information, collect payment cards or cash, or solicit investments via the Bank’s website. It also noted it does not offer deposit accounts to individuals or corporate entities other than financial institutions, and highlighted reports of fake information posted about the Bank or its staff on impersonating websites and social networking sites. The public is urged to verify communications via the Bank’s official channels and report suspicious approaches to the police or relevant law enforcement authorities.
Bank of Japan 2026-01-16
Bank of Japan warns public about scams impersonating the central bank through fake websites and social media
The Bank of Japan issued a warning about scams misusing its name or impersonating staff to fraudulently obtain money or personal financial information, emphasizing that it does not solicit investments or offer deposit accounts to individuals or corporations outside financial institutions. The public is advised to verify communications through official channels and report suspicious activities to law enforcement.