Politis

Police Investigating Online Fraud Case

Published December 31, 2025, 16:16
Police Investigating Online Fraud Case

Police are investigating a new case of online fraud, after a 61-year-old woman fell victim to a scam. The woman received a phone call from an unknown person pretending to be an employee of an online bank, who requested her personal details and bank account information under the pretext of updating her records. After the 61-year-old complied and provided her details, the fraudster persuaded her to make five transfers of money from her account to an account at the same online bank, totaling €425. Immediately afterwards, the woman realized she had been a victim of fraud, as her account at the online bank was charged five times without her consent, for a total amount of €425.98. The case has been assigned to the Financial Crime Investigation Office of the Paphos TAE. Police reiterate their appeal to the public to be particularly careful with online transactions and never to provide personal or bank details over phone calls or messages. In case of suspected fraud, police recommend terminating the call and immediately informing the bank and the authorities.