Be careful of refund fraud!
Update date: April 1, 2018
There have been attempts to scam people over the phone, claiming to be employees of Inagi City Hall and falsely claiming they have tax refunds.
Method
Instruct the victim to go to the financial institution by saying things like, ``I have a tax refund.We will transfer the money to your account, so please go to your local financial institution with your cash card and mobile phone.'' After that, the criminal will have the criminal transfer the money to his or her account, saying things like, ``I'll show you how to use your mobile phone to receive your refund.''
If you receive a suspicious call like this
Regarding tax refunds, City Hall will not direct citizens to financial institutions or make phone calls to teach them how to operate the machines. If you receive such a suspicious call, please hang up and contact the relevant department at city hall, the police, the tax office, or other relevant organizations.
Tama Central Police Station
Phone: 042-375-0110
Hino Tax Office
Phone: 042-585-5661
Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City, Citizens' Affairs Department, Collection Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi-shi, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-378-2207