Bitcoin Scams — Tactics and How to Protect Yourself

According to Japan's National Police Agency's finalized 2025 figures, social-media investment and romance fraud combined reached 15,168 reported cases and ¥183.43 billion in losses, both up more than 40% year-on-year. This article walks through the typical five-stage scam pattern from contact to withdrawal refusal, how to verify operators against the FSA's registry, and the public consultation channels available to victims.