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Ube City Mayor and Police Chief Release Anti-Scam Video

October 1, 2026

The mayor of Ube City and the local police chief have released a video to raise awareness about rising special scam cases and ways to prevent them. The video is available on official social media channels.

The mayor of Ube City in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the police chief have joined to create a public service video addressing the increase in special scam incidents. The video encourages stopping the use of international phone calls and using an app recommended by the National Police Agency to help prevent scam damage. Foreign residents in Japan are advised to watch this video to learn how to stay safe. The video was published from October 2, 2026, on Ube City's official Instagram account “U-best” and the YouTube channel “Ube Mayor Channel.” For the latest details, please check official announcements from Yamaguchi Prefecture and Ube City.

Source

山口県庁

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