A Paphos resident was defrauded of €47,406 following a phone scam on June 15, police reported on Tuesday. The victim received a call from an unknown individual who warned of suspicious account activity and instructed him to log into his bank account through a fraudulent website. After complying, the victim later discovered that the full amount had been withdrawn from his account.

Authorities are investigating the incident and advise the public to exercise extreme caution with unsolicited calls, emails, or online requests asking for personal or banking information. The police emphasize vigilance to avoid falling prey to such online fraud schemes.