100,000 Yen a Month: Unauthorized Mobile Game Purchases Spark Debate Over Creepy AI Ads
A shocking report on social media detailing how a family member racked up nearly 100,000 yen (approx. $650 USD) a month in unauthorized charges on a shared credit card has captured widespread attention in Japan. While initial suspicions fell solely on the wildly popular mobile game Touken Ranbu , closer investigation revealed that two other titles— Tokyo Debunker and the heavily advertised Paranoise —played a massive role in the runaway spending. The Full Story Behind the Family Credit Card Incident and Its Resolution The ordeal came to light when a user on X (formerly Twitter) posted about their younger sister’s exorbitant gaming expenditures. Using a credit card under their father's name, the sister had been spending close to 100,000 yen monthly across multiple titles. A detailed review of the billing statements showed that while her main game was Touken Ranbu , her bills were heavily inflated by secondary spending on Tokyo Debunker and Paranoise , both known for their aggressi...