Anti-scamming superhero revealed

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Watch out, criminals! Police in Tokyo have created Furiko Man, a superhero that spreads awareness about scammers who pose as family members to trick elderly people into sending them money:

I’m not really sure that this kind of superhero appeals to the target demographic, but he’s still pretty cool.

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4 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - February 28, 2009 at 8:09 am

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parcivale

Help Help!! I’m in big trouble. Please send 250,000 yen to SMBC account number 1337621 branch # 233. Thanks. Bye!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Charles_Nguyen Charles Nguyen

Help Help!! I have 125,000,000 yen and I don’t know what to do with it! I have the amount ready to transfer to your bank account, just send me you account number and personal info.

Grinz

well, he’s cooler than aquaman, that’s for sure.
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