Beware of refund fraud!

Recently, suspicious calls have been made by those who claim to be ward office staff have been instructed to go to an ATM with a bank cash card to refund medical expenses and overpayment of insurance premiums.

In order to receive refunds for medical expenses and premiums

Oh The staff will not be able to operate the ATM.
Oh The staff will not visit their homes.
Oh You will not be asked to call toll-free numbers or mobile phones.

Such suspicious calls have been reported not only in Hodogaya Ward but also in other wards in Yokohama.

Notification of refunds for medical expenses and insurance premiums are made in writing, and the ward office will not notify you by phone.

Also, ATMs at banks and convenience stores will never refund medical expenses or insurance premiums.

Fraud groups pretend to be government agencies, cleverly trust the other person, and tries to deceive valuable property. Beware of suspicious calls regarding medical expenses and premium refunds.