Tobira Systems Report on Special Fraud and Phishing Scams (February 2026)
NQ Score
50/100
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
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: Who released the research report on special fraud and phishing scams in February 2026?
- A: Tobira Systems Co., Ltd., a provider of countermeasure services, released the report.
- Q: What was the percentage of international numbers registered in the spam call database in February 2026?
- A: International numbers accounted for 44.9%, which was a significant decrease of 22.3% from the previous month.
- Q: Which mobile satellite and maritime systems were among the highest sources of incoming international calls?
- A: Global Mobile Satellite System (GMSS) and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) were among the highest.
- Q: Which public agency did the frequent scam SMS messages impersonate in February 2026?
- A: The scam SMS messages frequently impersonated the National Tax Agency, capitalizing on tax filing season.
- Q: What was the damage amount from corporate fraudulent transfers reported in the document?
- A: The corporate fraudulent transfer damage reached 4.7 billion yen, which is four times the amount year-on-year.