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Tobira Systems Report on Special Fraud and Phishing Scams (February 2026)

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Spam calls saw a significant decrease in international numbers, with an increase in mobile and 050 numbers. Fake police scams were prevalent with international numbers like '+1' and '+875', sometimes originating from calls impersonating service providers. In February, SMS messages impersonating the 'National Tax Agency' were frequent, likely capitalizing on tax filing season. Corporate fraudulent transfer damage reaches 4.7 billion yen, a fourfold increase year-on-year, with three new tactics to watch out for as the new fiscal year begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What time frame did Tobira Systems conduct its research on scam calls and SMS that is detailed in the February 2026 report?
A: The research period spanned February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026, covering the full month.
Q: What percentages of new spam call numbers were identified as mobile phone numbers and 050 IP phone numbers in Tobira Systems' February 2026 database, and how did these figures change compared to the previous month?
A: Mobile phone numbers accounted for 24.0% of new spam calls, up 7.9% month‑over‑month, while 050 IP phone numbers made up 14.6%, increasing by 8.3% from the prior month.
Q: Which international country codes were most frequently used in fake police scam calls reported by Tobira Systems in February 2026, and what additional types of callers were observed impersonating service providers?
A: The highest‑frequency international country codes were +1 and +875, and investigators also recorded calls that pretended to be from various service providers while conducting fake police scams.
Q: How much corporate fraudulent transfer damage did Tobira Systems report for February 2026, and how does this amount compare to the damage reported in the previous year?
A: Corporate fraudulent transfer damage reached 4.7 billion yen in February 2026, representing a four‑fold increase compared with the amount recorded in the same period of the prior year.
Q: Who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tobira Systems Co., Ltd., and what is the company's stock code as listed in the February 2026 report?
A: The President and CEO is Atsushi Aketa, and the company's listed stock code is 4441.