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Q. Someone I met on a dating app convinced me to invest ¥2M on a specified site, but I can't withdraw the funds.
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This is a romance scam. File a police report immediately and request bank account freezing.
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This is a classic "romance + investment" scam (Criminal Code Art. 246). Urgent steps: file police report immediately, contact the bank to freeze accounts under the Remittance Fraud Recovery Act, request credit card chargeback if applicable, and consult Consumer Affairs (#188). Warning: ignore "recovery" services on SNS (secondary scam). Have a lawyer investigate the perpetrator's account/identity for damages.
This article provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.
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