Cyprus Times

Two-time scam of 76-year-old – They took over 100 thousand – Posing as lawyers

Published March 12, 2026, 17:07
Two-time scam of 76-year-old – They took over 100 thousand – Posing as lawyers

A 76-year-old resident of Limassol fell victim to online fraud twice, resulting in a loss of over 100,000 euros. The perpetrators, posing as lawyers, contacted the elderly man by phone and convinced him to give them access to his bank account via the AnyDesk application, promising to return money from a previous scam. They then began requesting money for various expenses, such as taxes and fees, and made five bank transfers to banks abroad. The Police are investigating the case.