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Viber Phone Scams: Imposters Posing as Police Seek Credit Card Details

Published February 17, 2026, 17:15
Viber Phone Scams: Imposters Posing as Police Seek Credit Card Details

The Cyprus Police are warning the public about new phone scams via the Viber application. Scammers are calling unsuspecting citizens via video call, pretending to be police officers and requesting personal information, including credit card details. In a recent case, the perpetrator appeared in a police uniform (without showing their face) and used a Viber profile with a photo of the Assistant Chief of Police. Police urge the public not to answer such calls, not to click on links, and not to disclose personal information or codes. If bank details are revealed, citizens are urged to immediately inform their bank.