“Stop ‘It’s Me’ Fraud 47 – Operation Family Bonds” Project Team Special Crime Prevention Support Officer of the National Police Agency, Mr. Eiichiro Funakoshi, conducted a PR awareness event at Karaokekan Headquarters, sponsored by the Metropolitan

[“Stop It’s My Son Fraud 47 – Operation Family Bonds” Project Team] Eiichiro Funakoshi, Special Crime Prevention Support Officer for the National Police Agency, conducts a PR event sponsored by the Nerima Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department at Karaokekan Headquarters. ​
“Stop ‘Ore Ore’ Fraud 47 – Operation Family Bonds” Project Team Press Release: October 27, 2025 Eiichiro Funakoshi, Special Crime Prevention Support Officer of the National Police Agency, conducts a PR awareness event sponsored by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Nerima Police Station at Karaokekan headquarters. The “Stop It’s Me Fraud 47 – Operation Family Bonds” project team (abbreviated as SOS47) has been working with police departments in all 47 prefectures nationwide since 2018 to prevent the spread of specialized fraud, which is causing a rise in victims nationwide, by providing easy-to-understand information and prevention measures. Eiichiro Funakoshi, Special Crime Prevention Support Officer for the National Police Agency, appeared at a public relations and awareness event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Nerima Police Station at the headquarters of B&V Co., Ltd., which operates Karaokekan, to raise awareness of the eradication of special frauds among participants, including Karaokekan store managers.
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■Assistant Funakoshi: “You may receive a scam call today or tomorrow.” Assistant Funakoshi began the event by touching on the enormous losses caused by special frauds these days. He also explained the method used by these fraudsters, saying, “Approximately 67% of the total losses caused by special frauds are the result of fraudsters impersonating police officers, a practice known as ‘fake police fraud.'” He also spoke about the pernicious nature of special frauds, saying, “They are extremely vicious and tragic crimes that take away the money that people have carefully saved up with a purpose or goal in mind.” He added, “You could receive a scam call today or tomorrow. Therefore, I urge each and every one of you to take this issue seriously and not think of it as something that only affects other people.” ■ Support Officer Funakoshi: “Fraud methods are constantly being updated. That’s the scariest thing about them.” After giving a thorough explanation of the methods used in “fake police scams,” Support Officer Funakoshi was asked again about how frightening these methods are. He said, “While they’re still going on, criminal organizations are constantly updating their methods. That’s the scariest thing about them.” He spoke of the frightening nature of the ever-evolving methods used in special frauds. In the latter half of the event, participants asked Support Officer Funakoshi questions. One participant asked, “Earlier, you mentioned that karaoke boxes can also be used for special frauds. What should businesses be careful of?” Support Officer Funakoshi responded, “It’s important to consider the possibility that victims may be using these boxes. If you suspect anything is wrong, even slightly, please contact the police.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46264/255/46264-255-0c1dc127bf83896d45004631249f48d8-960×720.jpg 【Event Overview】 ■Event Name: Metropolitan Police Department Nerima Police Station and Karaokekan Joint Awareness Event ■Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 ■Venue: B&V Co., Ltd. Headquarters ■Attendees: Eiichiro Funakoshi, Special Crime Prevention Support Officer, National Police Agency