A Japanese octogenarian was swindled out of about ¥1 million after falling in love online with a self-described astronaut who sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/03/japan/crime-legal/fake-astronaut-scam-japan-elderly/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #fraud #socialmedia #elderly #japanesepolice #hokkaido