Scams (2019)

Scams 2019 / スカム 2019 / Scum , Sukamu , SCAMS

Makoto Kusano graduated from a prestigious university and landed a job at a large company. His life seemed to be on a smooth sailing journey, but things change drastically for him. Due to the Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy, Makoto Kusano is laid off from his job. This is just 6 months after he started work there. Making things worse, his sick father requires expensive medical treatment that his insurance does not cover. Makoto Kusano is also pressured by a bank to repay his student loan. He is now in a desperate situation. Makoto Kusano then sees a notice for a job that promises lavish pay. His job turns out to require Makoto Kusano to withdraw money from elderly people's bank accounts. These people are victims of voice phishing. (Source: AsianWiki) ~~Adapted from the book ‟Rojin Kui‟ by Daisuke Suzuki.