Warning against Scams Using the Bank of Japan's Name

The Bank of Japan is cautioning the public about fraudulent schemes that falsely use the Bank's name or depict Bank staff members in an effort to unlawfully acquire funds, assets, or sensitive personal data like bank account details. Some of these scams involve fraudsters pitching illicit investment opportunities through a counterfeit website that mimics the Bank's official platform.

The Bank explicitly states that its employees would never ask for such confidential details, request payment credentials, nor endorse investments on the Bank's own website or any affiliated sites. Additionally, the Bank does not provide individual or corporate accounts to customers outside the financial institution sector. Reports have surfaced of deceptive postings containing false information about the Bank or its personnel, as well as misleading content spread on fabricated websites and social media channels that impersonate the Bank or its representatives.

It is emphasized that the Bank bears no affiliation with these activities. The Bank's official English-language website, social media accounts, and YouTube channel can be accessed via the following links: Website - https://www.boj.or.jp/en/index.htm/, X (formerly Twitter) - @Bank_of_Japan_e, Facebook - @BankofJapan.en, and YouTube - @BOJchannel.

Should anyone encounter any questionable communication purportedly from the Bank or its employees through phone calls, emails, in-person interactions, or other means, it is advised to promptly report the incident to the nearest police station or local law enforcement agency.