Reports of Online Rice Scams Surging in Japan

Reports of online rice scams surging in Japan

Reports about fraudulent online rice shops to consumer affairs centers around the country spiked to 335 cases in April and May alone, as much as is normally seen in a year.

ThePatriotLight - Reports of online rice scams surging in Japan

ThePatriotLight - Consumer consultations in Japan over fraudulent websites advertising sales of rice have been surging in recent months, the Consumer Affairs Agency said, warning that the number of such sites may increase further amid high prices for the staple. Reports about fraudulent online rice shops to consumer affairs centers around the country spiked to 335 cases in April and May alone, on par with the number of cases logged in all of fis…