A scam in which victims are deceived (often by phone or email) into transferring money by bank transfer; common types include the 'ore-ore' (impersonation) scam.
先月、祖母が振り込め詐欺の被害に遭い、大金を取られてしまった。
Last month my grandmother fell victim to a remittance scam and lost a large sum of money.
警察は振り込め詐欺を防ぐため、銀行と連携して高齢者への注意喚起を行っている。
The police are working with banks to warn elderly people as a measure to prevent remittance fraud.
知らない番号からの電話で振り込め詐欺の手口を聞いたら、すぐに家族や警察に相談するべきだ。
If you hear a remittance-scam tactic over a call from an unknown number, you should immediately consult family or the police.