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New WhatsApp Scam: Imposters Posing as Police Request Banking Information

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Scammers are impersonating Cyprus police officers in phone calls made via WhatsApp, using the Chief's photo to establish credibility.
The calls are conducted in English, and the fraudsters request personal and banking information from citizens.
The Cyprus police have issued warnings, emphasizing that they do not ask for sensitive information over the phone or through WhatsApp.
Citizens are advised to hang up immediately if they receive such calls to avoid falling victim to the scam.
Reports indicate that scammers are using various phone numbers to carry out this fraudulent activity.

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Authorities in Cyprus are warning the public about a new scam involving fraudulent calls made via WhatsApp. Scammers are impersonating police representatives, utilizing different phone numbers and often including images of high-ranking police officials, like the Chief of Police. The primary goal of these scammers is to extract personal and banking information from unsuspecting individuals.

The police emphasize that they never request personal or banking details through phone calls or messaging applications. Victims are advised to be vigilant and to terminate any calls that request such information. The communications are conducted in English, targeting a wide range of individuals, which has raised concerns about the potential for increased victimization.

Law enforcement agencies are continuing to alert citizens to this ongoing scam, encouraging them to report any suspicious calls immediately. The public is advised to remain cautious and to confirm the legitimacy of any such interactions directly with official police channels.

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