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Scam via Internet in Paphos: They Extorted €6,860 Impersonating a Revolut Employee

Published February 26, 2026, 14:15
Scam via Internet in Paphos: They Extorted €6,860 Impersonating a Revolut Employee

A 50-year-old man from Emba, Paphos, fell victim to a telephone scam and lost €6,860. The perpetrator, posing as a Revolut employee, informed him of suspicious activity in his account and requested personal details and security codes under the pretext of protecting his money. The 50-year-old, convinced, complied, and the scammers made transfers from his account. The Police are investigating the case and appeal to the public to be particularly careful and not to provide passwords or other sensitive information over the phone.