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Police Warns Public Over Ongoing Phone Scams Impersonating Officers in Cyprus

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Authorities have issued a public warning regarding a new telephone scam involving individuals who impersonate police officers.
The scammers call citizens from Cypriot landline numbers, speak Greek, and attempt to obtain personal data and bank account details.
Police reported that they have received a number of complaints from citizens who have received these fraudulent phone calls.
The public is being urged to exercise caution and avoid sharing sensitive financial or personal information over the phone.

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The Cyprus Police issued a public warning on Thursday regarding a new phone scam involving individuals impersonating police officers. According to authorities, the police have received a number of complaints from citizens who have been targeted by these fraudulent calls.

The perpetrators of the scam aim to extract personal data and bank account information from unsuspecting citizens in order to steal money from their accounts. The callers speak Greek and use telephone numbers that appear to be Cypriot landlines to deceive their targets.

In response to the reports, the police have urged the public to remain highly vigilant. Authorities advise citizens to be cautious and to protect their personal and financial information from these fraudulent callers.

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