Beware of Scammers!
There are fraudulent companies claiming to operate in Japan that do not exist legitimately and are based overseas. These scammers do not have legitimate banking relationships in Japan and often have ties to unauthorized corporate entities.
They deceive innocent customers by requesting payments through channels other than recognized Japanese banks, and once they receive the money, they disappear, leaving victims in financial loss.
To ensure that the money customers are sending is secure and going to a legitimate listed bank (see below banks list), it is crucial to verify that the word "Bank" is included in the official transfer details. Please be cautious and check for the following:
1. The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (or any other entity with the word "Bank" in its name)
2. Unauthorized International Corporation Ltd (or any other name lacking the word "Bank")
The second example does not include the word "Bank" as it refers to a corporation, not a legitimate banking institution. While these corporations may exist in Japan, they are not banks, and opening accounts with such entities is relatively easy, even from overseas. This makes them common tools for scammers.
Additionally, taking legal action against these scammers is nearly impossible as they often operate from unknown locations and withdraw funds from outside Japan. Please remain vigilant and verify all payment information carefully.
Many of these scammers have previously worked in the same industry as sales executives, which gives them the knowledge to manipulate the system. They lack a proper office, inventory, or any legitimate status in Japan. Instead, they download data from local portals and auction sites, presenting cars that are not even related to them.
These scammers offer these vehicles at extremely low and enticing prices, urging customers around the world to transfer funds to Japan. Many customers mistakenly believe they are sending money directly to Japan, unaware that they are becoming victims of fraud. These scammers don't stop there, they often request the remaining balance for the car, providing fake and forged shipping documents. Once they receive the full payment, they disappear, leaving the innocent customers stranded while they move on to scam others.
We are sharing this information with good intentions, solely to help and educate. Our goal is simply to spread awareness and provide as much information as possible to help protect customers from becoming victims of these scammers.
Below are the names of Japan's approved and most trusted banks:
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Mega Banks
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
The Senshū Bank
The Master Trust Bank of Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mizuho Bank
Mizuho Trust & Banking Co.
Chiba Kōgyō Bank
Trust & Custody Services Bank
Money Center Banks
Sumitomo Trust and Banking
The Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co.
Mitsui Asset Trust and Banking Co.
Resona Bank
Saitama Resona Bank
Kinki Osaka Bank
Resona Trust & Banking Co.
Aozora Bank, former Nippon Credit Bank
Aozora Trust Bank
Shinsei Bank, former Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan
Shinsei Trust & Banking Co.
Regional Banks
Bank of Yokohama
Hachijuni Bank
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