Key Facts
• In May 2025, a woman in her 40s from Shimonoseki joined an investment group via an SNS ad.
• Group members claimed a “project to pool funds and share profits” was available.
• The woman was persuaded to create an account on a dedicated site and invest.
• Between June and July 2025, she transferred 4.35 million yen across 10 transactions.
• Her account received 2.9 million yen in four deposits but withdrawals were blocked.
• Suspecting fraud, she consulted a friend and reported the case to the police.
• Authorities are investigating the case as a fictitious investment scam.
• Police urge caution when approached with investment offers on SNS platforms.
Summary
A woman in her 40s from Shimonoseki fell victim to an SNS-based investment scam, losing 4.35 million yen. After joining a group through an SNS ad in May 2025, she was convinced to invest in a project promising shared profits. Over two months, she transferred funds in 10 transactions but later discovered she could not withdraw her supposed earnings. Suspecting fraud, she sought advice from a friend and reported the incident to the police. Authorities are treating the case as a fictitious investment scam and have issued warnings about investment offers on SNS platforms.
