It Looks Like Easy Money. Until It Isn't! Think Twice! Stay Safe!
5 Side Jobs Foreigners in Japan Should Avoid For foreigners living in Japan, finding a little extra income can be important. That is exactly why illegal recruiters often make their offers sound harmless: “Just a few hours.” “No experience required.” “Work from your phone.” “¥30,000–¥50,000 for one day.” The problem is that you may not know what you are actually helping someone do. A job that starts with “just one small task” can turn into a much bigger problem. ⚠️ 1. “Use your phone to verify an account” Someone offers money for using your smartphone to complete an online verification or registration. They may say: “We have too many accounts to verify. You just need to help us.” But your face, ID, phone number, or other personal information could be used to create accounts in your name. Once your identity is attached to something illegal, explaining that you were “just helping” may not be enough. ⚠️ 2. “Open an account, and we’ll pay you” A stranger may offer ¥10,000–¥30,000 for openin...
