TOKYO -- Japanese mobile carrier NTT Docomo said Wednesday it has halted new registrations for its mobile payment service in response to a string of fraudulent bank withdrawals tied to the platform nationwide.
Telecommunication
Fraudsters force Japanese carrier to halt mobile payment sign-ups
Docomo's security measures criticized as lax after illicit bank withdrawals
NTT Docomo will introduce stricter identity verification measures for its mobile payment service to combat fraud. (Photo by Masayuki Terazawa)
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