Online fraud of €47,406 against Paphos resident
Unknown persons obtained €47,406 from a bank account of a Paphos resident through telephone fraud.
Online fraud of €47,406 against Paphos resident
A Paphos resident lost €47,406 from his bank account following telephone fraud by unknown persons.
According to Cyprus Police News, the victim reported the incident on 15 June 2026. Someone unknown called him on his mobile phone and informed him that there were suspicious movements on his account, with the result that the account had been blocked.
The unknown person instructed the victim to access his bank account through a different website. After he followed the instructions, he later realised that he had been trapped. Persons who remain unknown removed from his account, in two separate transactions, the total sum of €47,406.
The authorities warn citizens to be extremely careful when they receive calls, messages or online contact from persons they do not know and who request personal or financial data.
The public is urged to avoid links sent from unknown sources and to contact their bank directly to verify any suspicious communication.
The Paphos CID continues the investigation.
Source: Cyprus Police News
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