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Fake Ministry of Applications in Cyprus Targets Citizens with Scam Letter
2 sourcesFirst reported 26 days agoUpdated 26 days ago
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- A citizen in Limassol received a letter from the fake 'Ministry of Applications Cyprus'.
- The letter promotes the 'Rockup Messenger' app for neighborhood issues via a QR code scan.
- Scanning the QR code leads users to a page asking for payment, indicating a scam.
- Authorities have been alerted, and citizens are advised to report similar letters to the police.
- The non-existent ministry is part of an ongoing fraudulent scheme.
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