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Beware of Scam Using Fake News: Involving George Vassiliou, His Family, and Philenews

Published January 20, 2026, 16:22
Beware of Scam Using Fake News: Involving George Vassiliou, His Family, and Philenews

Fraudsters are using fake news to exploit the death of former President of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, in a scam. They created a false social media post claiming that Vassiliou left an investment platform instead of money to his heirs, urging users to invest in it. The post falsely uses the logo and content of Philenews, creating the impression that the news is genuine and confirmed by the media outlet. Philenews denounces the scam and has filed an official complaint with the authorities, urging the public to be extremely cautious.