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Greek Police warns of new phone scam regarding identity details issues

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The Hellenic Police has issued a warning about a new telephone scam involving fraudsters claiming there is a problem with individuals' identity documents.
Scammers are reportedly using the name of the Hellenic Police to extract personal and banking information from victims.
Authorities are advising the public to be particularly cautious and vigilant regarding such calls.
The warning is part of an effort to combat increasing cybercrime and protect citizens from potential fraud.
Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious calls or activities to the proper authorities.

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The Hellenic Police (EL.AS) has issued a warning regarding a new telephone scam targeting citizens. In this scheme, perpetrators falsely claim there is an issue with individuals’ identification details in an attempt to extract personal and banking information. The police have urged the public to be vigilant and cautious when receiving such calls.

According to various reports, the scammers are pretending to be representatives of the Greek police to instill a sense of urgency and credibility. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of verifying the identity of anyone requesting sensitive information and have advised against providing any personal data over the phone. The Cyber Crime Unit is actively investigating these reports as they continue to raise public awareness about this ongoing threat.

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