CYPRadar 🇨🇾👮 Rise in phone scams in Cyprus using fake police calls to deceive victims
Cyprus police have reported an increase in phone scams involving calls that appear to originate from local Cypriot numbers. The scams typically start with a recorded message from someone claiming to be from the “National Police Security Office,” alleging the recipient’s identity is linked to suspicious activity. Victims are then prompted to press a number, which connects them to a fraudster posing as an official.
Scammers falsely claim that bank accounts have been opened in the victim’s name at Cypriot financial institutions and used for large money transfers. This tactic is used to pressure victims into revealing personal financial information or making payments. Authorities warn the public to never disclose such details and to immediately hang up these calls.
Cyprus police are urging vigilance and advise anyone receiving such suspicious calls to report them to the authorities promptly to help combat the rising wave of phone scams.
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