Crime & Safety · Cyprus

New WhatsApp Scam: Imposters Posing as Police Request Banking Information

5 sourcesFirst reported 11 days agoUpdated 11 days ago

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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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