Which companies are participating in this project?

Major domestic 13 companies including Aeon, NTT Docomo, EPOS, au, Credit Saison, JCB, Mitsui Sumitomo, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, and Rakuten Card are participating.

Why has this initiative been expanded?

It was expanded to strengthen defenses as credit card fraud losses in 2025 are estimated to reach about 51 billion yen, with approximately 75% attributed to sophisticated phishing attacks.

What types of sites are targeted for closure?

The initiative targets a wide range of phishing sites, including those masquerading as card companies, e-commerce sites, delivery companies, and airlines, which attempt to steal card information.

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13 Major Japanese Credit Card Companies, ACSiON, Anti-Phishing Council, and JCCA Expand Joint Phishing Site Takedown Initiative

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Starting April 2026, 13 Japanese credit card companies and JCCA will expand their collaborative project to shut down phishing sites. Aiming to curb fraud losses exceeding 50 billion yen annually, they are building a comprehensive protection framework across the industry to ensure user safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which companies are participating in this project?: A: Major domestic 13 companies including Aeon, NTT Docomo, EPOS, au, Credit Saison, JCB, Mitsui Sumitomo, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, and Rakuten Card are participating.
Q: Why has this initiative been expanded?: A: It was expanded to strengthen defenses as credit card fraud losses in 2025 are estimated to reach about 51 billion yen, with approximately 75% attributed to sophisticated phishing attacks.
Q: What types of sites are targeted for closure?: A: The initiative targets a wide range of phishing sites, including those masquerading as card companies, e-commerce sites, delivery companies, and airlines, which attempt to steal card information.