There has been a steady increase since the beginning
of this year in inquiries made to Consumer advisory center for
telecommunication services of the MPHPT along the lines of "I
have received an e-mail with a big invoice for usage of a paid
adult site on the Internet that I have no recollection of using.
Do I need to pay it?" or "I did perhaps use it but
the invoice is extremely high. Is it necessary to settle the
bill?"
This kind of invoicing has recently become more ingenious, and
notice is given for the public to be vigilant.
For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2003/031125_2.html |
For further information
about this press release, please contact:
International Policy Division, International
Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications
Tel: (03) 5253-5920 Fax: (03) 5253-5924
feedback_e-telecom@soumu.go.jp
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