Beware of scams that took advantage of the issuance of new bills!

On July 3, 2024, a new banknote was issued for the first time in about 20 years.
Beware of fraud that took advantage of the issuance of new bills.

・A person disguised as a staff member of a financial institution or administrative agency said, "The old banknotes will no longer be usable, so the staff will go to exchange bills." "The government is conducting a survey to determine the number of new bills issued, so if you keep old bills at home, please leave them to the staff." Calling a lie

・Financial institutions and government agencies do not ask for exchange of old banknotes!
・If you have any suspicious calls regarding new banknotes, please contact your nearest police department immediately.

・Kanagawa Prefectural Police (outside site)