Video of Japanese police officers dancing to scam prevention song sang by children goes viral

"I'll take advantage of your romance and get into your heart... you'll never get your money back."

A video featuring Japanese police officers dancing to a song sung by children with these lyrics has gone viral.

Posted by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police on their official X account on Oct. 7, the video was created by the Asa Minami police station to raise awareness about online scams and fraud prevention.

Asa Minami is one of eight wards in the city of Hiroshima, Japan.

These scams include investment and romance fraud, often conducted via social media platforms like Japan's messaging application LINE and Instagram, reported local broadcaster RCC.

【ＳＮＳ型詐欺防止の歌】

安佐南警察署と梅林よつば保育園が協力してＳＮＳ型詐欺防止動画を制作しました。

手口を知って被害に遭わないよう、家族、知人で情報を共有してね！

【#安佐南警察署】#詐欺のうた #うまい話は詐欺#SNS型 #投資詐欺 #ロマンス詐欺 #梅林よつば保育園 #広島県警 #広島 pic.twitter.com/5RXwoFvRZr

— 広島県警察（公式） (@HP_maplekun) October 7, 2024

Sung by children

The song was reportedly performed by children from the Umebayashi Yotsuba Nursery School, who were later presented with a letter of appreciation.

In the video, five police officers perform simple yet charming dance moves against various backdrops and visual effects.

Since its release, the video has garnered over 10 million views.

Sergeant Kazuha Kagahara, who produced the video, explained that they initially filmed it inside the police station but found the "impact" lacking.

They decided to enhance it with lighting and effects, resulting in the final version.

Comments under the video were largely positive, with one saying that the video made a lasting impact: "Even if you want to forget it, you can't forget it".

僕は良いと思いますよ

忘れたくても忘れられないほどインパクトあるし

どんな良い動画作っても記憶に残んなきゃ意味ないですからね

— ルルイエ (@mogmog_mesitero) October 8, 2024

10 cases so far in Asa Minami

RCC also reported that there have been ten cases of social media investment and romance fraud in the jurisdiction of the Asa Minami police station as of August, with losses totalling around 120 million yen (approximately S$1 million).

The scam awareness video aims to caution the public against falling victim to such schemes and will also be displayed on digital signage in locations like the local AEON mall in the future.

Top photo from @HP_maplekun/X