Phishing scams exploiting digital currencies issued by local governments in Japan have prompted calls for stronger security measures. Fraudsters have been taking advantage of reward programs offered by these regional digital currencies, leading to several arrests and incidents of fraudulent activity. The popularity of these digital currencies, aimed at boosting local economies, has increased in recent years, but experts warn that newly introduced currencies are particularly vulnerable to phishing attacks. Authorities are urging municipalities to strengthen identity verification protocols and limit credit card use to registered individuals, although some officials argue that preventing phishing-related theft is challenging.



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