Viral Japanese Police Video Raises Awareness on Social Media Scams
Police officers use dance and catchy tunes to combat romance scams in viral video.
A video by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police has gone viral on X, gaining 10 million views and 94,000 likes in just five days. The video, released on October 7, features police officers performing choreographed "kawaii" dance moves to a song sung by local kindergarten children. The catchy tune warns viewers about romance scams on social media platforms like Instagram, where scammers deceive victims into transferring money. The initiative, produced by the Asaminami Police Station, aims to raise awareness about the growing number of scam cases in Japan, particularly targeting those aged 40 to 60.