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New Online Scam in the Name of the GHS – €10,000 Extorted from Citizen

Published March 18, 2026, 17:11
New Online Scam in the Name of the GHS – €10,000 Extorted from Citizen

Police are investigating a new case of online fraud involving messages impersonating the General Healthcare System (GHS). A citizen reported receiving a message on November 17, 2025, urging them to update their GHS profile via a link. They entered their bank account details, under the pretext of a €10 payment, and €10,010 was stolen. Police are warning citizens not to follow links in suspicious messages and not to enter personal or bank details on unknown websites. It is recommended to verify any transaction through official communication channels of organizations. The case is being investigated by the Financial Crime Investigation Office.