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042-816-3353 phone number information

Basic Information

Number Type: Landline (042)
Region: Tama area, Tokyo

Number overview

042-816-3353 is reported as a scam call impersonating Rakuten Card and using a "security verification" pretext to extract card details. The hallmark is a polite tone used to manufacture trust.

Reported tactics

The caller claims, "This is the Rakuten Card security desk"
The caller asserts, "Please let us verify because we suspect fraudulent use"
The caller uses a polite tone to build trust before extracting the card number and PIN
Under the label "identity verification," the caller also extracts your date of birth and address

Rakuten Card will never ask for a PIN or the full card number over the phone.

How to handle this call

Don't share card information

No matter how polite the caller, never share a card number or PIN over the phone.

Verifying with Rakuten Card

If anything looks off, verify directly with Rakuten Card's official line at 0570-66-6910.

Where to report or get help

Rakuten Card Contact Center: 0570-66-6910
Police consultation line: #9110

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of call is 042-816-3353?

It's a security-pretext scam impersonating Rakuten Card. Never share card information.

Does Rakuten Card ask for a PIN over the phone?

Absolutely not. They will never ask for a PIN or the full card number over the phone.

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