Online fraud involving alleged investments in Paphos: damage of €5,700
An elderly woman fell victim to an online fraud scheme in Paphos after contact with a fake investment platform. The Police are investigating the case.
Online fraud involving alleged investments in Paphos: damage of €5,700
A 66-year-old woman came forward today at Paphos Police Headquarters to report that she had lost almost €5,700 through an online fraud scheme presented as an investment opportunity. The Economic Crime Investigation Unit has assumed the pre-investigation.
The complainant stated that in March she found a website on the internet that promised returns from capital investments. She opened a profile on the platform and began communicating with an unknown person via electronic messages. This person persuaded her to send €250 to a bank account they provided to her.
When the platform showed profits, the woman was convinced to deposit an additional €4,245 into other accounts suggested to her by the fraudster.
In May, when she requested to withdraw her money, the perpetrator asked her to pay "taxes" of €1,164 and €989 on the profits. The woman transferred these amounts as well, but when she was asked for even more money, she realised she had been defrauded.
Police warn citizens to be particularly careful with investment proposals on the internet and to work only with licensed financial advisers and regulated companies.
Source: Politis
Source: Politis