Tag: scam

Fake doctors jailed – Scammed €86,000 from three elderly women

Cyprus July 17, 2025 at 15:52

The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca has sentenced two defendants to concurrent prison terms of four years each, after finding them guilty—following a trial—on...

New phishing scam targets taxpayers with fake refund

Cyprus July 9, 2025 at 14:07

Cyprus Police are warning the public about a new phishing scam exploiting the current tax filing season by falsely promising tax refunds via SMS...

Online scam in Paphos: €17,000 stolen via phishing link

Cyprus June 17, 2025 at 08:59

A 55-year-old foreign national, owner of a Cyprus-based company, fell victim to an online scam in Paphos after clicking on a fraudulent link sent...

Bank of Cyprus issues warning on online scams

Cyprus May 12, 2025 at 09:59

Fraudsters impersonate Bank of Cyprus representatives and set traps via email, SMS, and phone calls – How to protect yourself The Bank of Cyprus is...