Authorities have issued a warning over a surge in phone scam incidents in Cyprus, with fraudsters posing as representatives of financial transaction and payment platforms to obtain sensitive banking details from the public.
Fraudsters targeting banking information
According to recent reports, scammers are contacting citizens by phone using various pretexts to request personal data, account details or information linked to digital wallets.
Police stress that no legitimate organisation will ever ask for personal information, passwords or bank card details via phone calls or SMS messages.
Public urged to stay vigilant
In response to the growing number of cases, authorities are urging the public to exercise heightened caution and avoid:
- Sharing personal or banking information over the phone
- Clicking on links from suspicious messages
- Entering sensitive data on unverified or unreliable websites
What to do if targeted
Anyone who believes they may have fallen victim to a phone scam attempt is advised to immediately contact their bank and report the incident to the police.
Officials underline that prompt action can help limit financial losses and support ongoing investigations into fraud networks.
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