Key Facts
• In February 2025, a man in his 50s from Toyama City received a Facebook message from a female account.
• The man was persuaded to invest in a site claiming profits from running online shops.
• He opened a cryptocurrency account and transferred funds as instructed by a LINE account named “Service 906.”
• Over two months, from late March to May, he sent cryptocurrency worth 86,437,598 yen in 27 transactions.
• The man realized it was a scam when the site became inaccessible.
• Police warn against trusting investment offers from unknown individuals on social media.
Summary
A man in his 50s from Toyama City fell victim to a social media-based investment scam, losing over 86 million yen. The scam began with a Facebook message in February 2025, leading to communication via LINE. The victim was convinced to invest in a fraudulent site claiming profits from online shop operations. Following instructions from a LINE account, he opened a cryptocurrency account and transferred funds in 27 transactions over two months. The scam was uncovered when the site became inaccessible. Police urge the public to remain cautious and skeptical of unsolicited investment offers on social media.
