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2021

2021.11: Trouble with COVID-19 test kits: Carefully read precautions in advance and use one suitable for the purpose (News)
2021.11: Measurement of caffeine in beverages: you might take too much without noticing! (News)
2021.10: Baby suffocated with a small loaf of bread! Break bread into small pieces and pay attention till a baby finishes eating and swallowing (News)
2021.10: Questionnaire survey on labeling of food products subject to infant standard (News)
2021.10: Do you think "I have canceled" or "I haven't signed up"? It might be a wrong idea. You might be charged for a subscription unexpectedly! (News)
2021.9: Carefully handle small diameter frying pans and saucepans - they may fall while cooking, handle may burn out and fixation screw may corrode (News)
2021.9: Dangerous to walk with wearable magnifying glasses: they are different from eyeglasses (Consultation Cases)
2021.9: Consumer problems experienced by people over 60 in FY2020: Record high in category of mail-order sales affected by COVID-19 pandemic (News)
2021.9: Caution! Infants may be scalded by steam emitted from home appliances: rice-cookers, thermos pots, kettles and steam humidifiers (News)
2021.9: FY2020 Summary of Harmful and Hazardous Incident Data received through PIO-NET (News)
2021.8: Young consumers prone to trouble over information products and crypto-assets (cryptocurrency): they end up with debt instead of profit (Consultation Cases)
2021.8: FY2020 Summary of Consumer Affairs Inquiries received through PIO-NET (News)
2021.8: FY2020 Summary of inquiries about cross-border consumer disputes received by Cross-border Consumer center Japan (CCJ) (News)
2021.8: FY2020 Summary of inquiries received by Consumer Hotline for Tourists (News)
2021.7: Check boys' swimwear lining! Penile skin may get stuck in mesh lining (News)
2021.7: Beware of new "moneymaking scheme" using online salon (News)
2021.7: Website with multilingual chatbot dedicated to Consumer Hotline for Tourists launched (News)
2021.6: Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud (3): Risky to easily respond to message related to COVID-19 vaccination! (News)
2021.6: Caution! Contract for selling your house is not subject to cooling-off! Elderly consumers are prone to trouble. Don't easily sign a contract without knowing details (News)
2021.5: Beware of trampoline accidents in play facilities! In the worst case, bone fracture or nerve damage (Consultation Cases)
2021.5: Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud (2): Do not easily accept offers like "I will make a reservation for your vaccine," "I will visit you to explain about vaccination," etc. (News)
2021.4: Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud: Fraudsters often say "There's a way to raise the vaccination priority level," "Vaccine is available for a fee," etc. (News)
2021.4: Not easy to gain from reselling, contrary to expectation! (Consultation Cases)
2021.4: Beware of accidental ingestion of aromatic solution! Infants may drink reed diffuser solution and get hospitalized (News)
2021.3: Watch out for trouble with car rental or car sharing; Carefully read contract terms such as insurance and check car scratches beforehand (News)

2020

2020.12: Hypochlorous acid water, claimed to be effective against viruses on surfaces (News)
2020.12: Watch out for air bed leaks (News)
2020.12: Beware of online medical beauty services touting weight loss! (Consultation Cases)
2020.12: Ten major topics for 2020 related to consumer affairs (News)
2020.12: Beware of trampoline accidents in play facilities! In the worst case, bone fracture or nerve damage (News)
2020.11: Be careful with fake delivery notice through SMS. Do not access the URL! Never enter ID or password! (News)
2020.11: Be careful with storage period of gas cartridges! Gas may leak due to deteriorated rubber seal (Consultation Cases)
2020.10: Beware of invitation to job-hunting seminar! Unscrupulous businesses take advantage of student anxiety (Consultation Cases)
2020.10: Beware of fake sites purporting to sell furniture and home appliances at bargain prices! Your order will never be delivered and you will be at a loss! (News)
2020.9: Consumer problems experienced by people over 60 in FY2019: Record high among people over 80! Further attention is needed (News)
2020.9: Caution! Troubles over online shopping on the increase affected by new normal of consumption - AccessibleTable- (News)
2020.9: Caution! Troubles over online shopping on the increase affected by new normal of consumption (News)
2020.9: Summary of consumer affairs inquiries related to COVID-19 (data through August 2020) (News)
2020.9: Ethanol concentration of alcohol sanitizers, disinfectants and hand cleaners (liquid or gel type) (News)
2020.9: Complete at home? Easy to get thin? Beware of weight loss ads for online medical beauty services! In some cases, self-injection of diabetes medication for slimming (News)
2020.9: FY2019 Summary of Harmful and Hazardous Incident Data received through PIO-NET (News)
2020.8: Break car glass with emergency escape hammer in case of submersion! Prepare for flood (News)
2020.8: FY2019 Summary of Consumer Affairs Inquiries received through PIO-NET (News)
2020.8: FY2019 Summary of inquiries about cross-border consumer disputes received by Cross-border Consumer center Japan (CCJ) (News)
2020.8: FY2019 Summary of inquiries received by Consumer Hotline for Tourists (News)
2020.7: FY2019 Summary of "Consumer Trouble Mailbox" - Your information helped improve price indication and terms of service! (News)
2020.7: Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! (Consultation Cases)
2020.7: Breach of obligation of explanation when soliciting purchase of investment condominium units; Claim for damages affirmed (Judgments)
2020.7: Caution! Hot yoga may cause dizziness, hot flashes, nausea and headache during or after a lesson (News)
2020.6: Caution! When stroller falls over, baby may fall from it (Consultation Cases)
2020.5: Do you have the right information about products advertised as sanitizers or disinfectants? - Tips related to COVID-19 (News)
2020.4: Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! Not only teens but also middle-aged and senior adults get involved in - AccessibleTable- (News)
2020.4: Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! Not only teens but also middle-aged and senior adults get involved in (News)
2020.4: Information on fragrance of fabric softener in 2020 (News)
2020.3: Caution! Child may fall from diaper changing table! Risk of head injury is high and hospital stay may be required (News)
2020.3: Beware of breakage of manual wheelchairs! Frame or wheel may break during use (News)
2020.2: Beware of unscrupulous sales tactics capitalizing on coronavirus (quick report) (News)
2020.2: Memorandum of Cooperation on Complaints Handling concluded between NCAC and Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority of Estonia (Previous Events)
2020.2: Think twice before signing a contract for self-beauty treatment! While low price and convenience highlighted, there's been problems related to injuries and cancellation (News)
2020.2: Gift of love? It might be a sign of international romance scam (News)
2020.1: Beware of new type of billing fraud! You might receive scam calls about unsettled charges or settlement on damages (News)
2020.1: Summary of the Year Since the Launch of the "Consumer Hotline for Tourists" - 65% of the inquiries are in Chinese - (News)

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