Key Facts
• March 2025: A man in his 50s meets ‘Yuzuki’ on social media.
• April 2025: ‘Yuzuki’ introduces investment opportunities under her uncle’s guidance.
• The man sends $1,100 in cryptocurrency to a specified address in three transactions.
• A fake website shows profits, but withdrawal requires high taxes.
• The man realizes it is a romance scam and reports it to the police.
• Police warn against scams involving marriage and investment promises.
Summary
A man in his 50s from Yamagata fell victim to a romance scam involving marriage and investment promises. After meeting a woman named ‘Yuzuki’ on social media in March 2025, he developed feelings for her through messaging. In April, ‘Yuzuki’ introduced him to cryptocurrency investments, claiming her uncle’s guidance. The man transferred $1,100 in cryptocurrency to a specified address. A fake website showed profits, but when he attempted to withdraw, he was told high taxes applied. Realizing it was a scam, he reported the incident. Police urge caution against such schemes, which exploit emotional and financial vulnerabilities.
