Since FY2023, a portion of the purchase cost of telephones and other equipment with telephone scam prevention functions has been subsidized to prevent damage from telephone-based special fraud, including refund scams, “ore ore” scams, and fictitious fee billing scams.
Chiba Prefecture Tako Town: “Tako Town Telephone Scam Prevention Equipment Purchase Subsidy” (FY2026)
October 7, 2026
Summary
Tako Town subsidizes part of the cost of purchasing telephones and other equipment with telephone scam prevention functions. The program covers special fraud such as refund scams, “ore ore” scams, and fictitious fee billing scams.
Key Information
| Location | Tako Town, Chiba |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥5,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Tako Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.tako.chiba.jp/docs/2023022700053/ |