A fan’s trust shouldn’t be used against them. On October 5, YH Entertainment warned that investment scams in Japan are using the identity of AND2BLE’s Japanese management agency. Here’s what the agency said and how fans can stay safe.
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AND2BLE : Warning
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Issued by | YH Entertainment |
| Date | October 5 |
| Artist | AND2BLE |
| Issue | Investment fraud involving impersonation |
| Location | Japan |
| Official Japanese management | SMD and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / EPIC Records Japan |
What the Agency Said?
YH Entertainment thanked fans for their support, then said it has recently confirmed instances of investment fraud in Japan. The scammers are impersonating the artist’s Japanese management agency. The agency stressed that AND2BLE’s official Japanese management is handled exclusively through SMD and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / EPIC Records Japan.
What Fans Should Do?
The agency asked fans to be especially careful about investment solicitations or financial transactions involving anyone claiming to be the artist’s official management. In short, if someone claims to represent AND2BLE in Japan and asks for money or investment, check whether they match the two official names above.
General Safety Tips
These tips are general advice, not part of the agency’s statement:
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Verify through official channels | Fake agencies often copy real names |
| Be wary of investment offers tied to idols | Official management doesn’t usually solicit fan investments |
| Avoid sending money to unknown contacts | Transfers are hard to reverse |
| Report suspicious messages | It helps agencies and platforms act faster |
For a broader explanation of how this kind of crime works, see the fraud Wikipedia page.
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FAQs
Who is the official Japanese management for AND2BLE?
It’s handled exclusively through SMD and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / EPIC Records Japan.
What kind of scam is being reported?
Investment fraud by entities impersonating AND2BLE’s Japanese management.
