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1. Scam calls continue across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scam-calls-continue-across-the-island

Over the past few months, residents across Cyprus have been receiving spam calls from fraudsters posing as representatives of a trusted organization, with the goal of gaining access to personal information....

2. Police warn of new scam involving handwritten notes on cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-scam-involving-handwritten-notes-on-cars

Authorities are alerting the public to a recently reported scam targeting vehicle owners....

3. Police warn of new crypto scam targeting investors in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-crypto-scam-targeting-investors-in-cyprus

Authorities are warning the public about a new type of scam making the rounds in Cyprus, targeting people who have invested in cryptocurrencies and promising them easy profits....

4. Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-cyprus-police-post-circulating-online-public-urged-to-stay-alert

Authorities are warning the public about a deceptive social media post that falsely claims to be an official announcement from the Cyprus Police....

5. Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-scammer-arrested-after-luxury-hotel-stays-charged-at-one-cent

Spanish authorities have detained a 20-year-old man accused of exploiting a weakness in an online hotel booking system to secure high-end accommodation for almost nothing....

6. Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applying-for-a-travel-visa-could-drain-your-bank-account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

7. Cyber crime alert: Fraudulent SMS messages target GESY users, Cyber Crime Unit warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyber-crime-alert-fraudulent-sms-messages-target-gesy-users-cyber-crime-unit-warns

The Cyber Crime Subdivision has issued a warning after receiving numerous reports of suspicious SMS messages that falsely claim to be from GESY, the national health system....

8. Online job scams spreading fast, and Cyprus could be next

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-job-scams-spreading-fast-and-cyprus-could-be-next

At first glance, the job offers looked legitimate, openings at major companies, “remote work” possibilities, and HR emails that seemed real. But behind the scenes were scammers using sophisticated tricks to steal money or personal information....

9. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-join-eurozone-s-instant-transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

10. EAC issues alert over fake email scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-issues-alert-over-fake-email-scam

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) clarifies that these messages do not originate from the organization and are an attempt at electronic fraud (phishing)....

11. Five convicted over massive fake marriage scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-convicted-over-massive-fake-marriage-scam

Five foreign nationals were found guilty Monday by the Larnaca Criminal Court for their role in an international sham marriage ring that helped dozens of non-EU nationals gain illegal entry and residency in Cyprus....

12. Warning! Fake government officials calling to steal your money

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/warning-fake-government-officials-calling-to-steal-your-money

Authorities are urging the public to stay alert as a wave of phone scams involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to sweep across Cyprus....

13. Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-hijack-parking-machines-with-fake-qr-codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

14. Pensioner scammed out of €142K in online investment trap

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pensioner-scammed-out-of-€142k-in-online-investment-trap

A 77-year-old man in Cyprus has been left devastated after falling victim to a sophisticated online scam that cost him a staggering €142,000, police said on Friday....

15. Police warn of scam texts demanding payment for traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-scam-texts-demanding-payment-for-traffic-fines

Cyprus police are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam messages being sent via social media and mobile phones, claiming recipients must pay fines for alleged traffic violations....

16. Police arrest 63-year-old suspect in massive £300,000 cheddar theft

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-63-year-old-suspect-in-massive-£300-000-cheddar-theft

Detectives investigating the high-profile theft of 22 tons of cheddar from Neal’s Yard Dairy have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods, police confirmed. ...

17. Scam warning: Don’t fall for fake delivery fees from 'Cyprus Post'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scam-warning-don-t-fall-for-fake-delivery-fees-from-cyprus-post

The Cyprus Police are urging the public to exercise caution following reports of a new scam involving fraudulent emails related to package deliveries....

18. SMS scam alert: Authorities warn of cryptocurrency messages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sms-scam-alert-authorities-warn-of-cryptocurrency-messages

Cyprus’s Cybercrime Unit has issued a warning about a new SMS scam targeting citizens. ...

19. Hackers claim 560M Ticketmaster accounts breached

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackers-claim-560m-ticketmaster-accounts-breached

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirmed "unauthorised activity" on its database after a group of hackers said they had stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. ...

20. Fake doctors strike again defrauding thousands in euros and jewelry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-doctors-strike-again-defrauding-thousands-in-euros-and-jewelry

In a renewed alert, the police urge the public to stay vigilant following new reports of fraud cases involving individuals falsely posing as doctors....

21. Alert issued amid spate of prepaid card scams

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alert-issued-amid-spate-of-prepaid-card-scams

A total of five cases have been reported between August 4 and 10 about scams that led to withdrawals of thousands of euros through prepaid credit cards, Police spokesperson, Christos Andreou, told CNA on Friday, calling on businesses that sell such cards to be alert and cautious....

22. Police impersonation scam alert!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-impersonation-scam-alert

The police are urging the public to be extra cautious following new reports and complaints of a scam that continues to be perpetrated with the aim of stealing money....

23. Police arrest suspects in latest scam probes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-suspects-in-latest-scam-probes

Cyprus Police have been rounding up suspects in connection with fraud and deception cases under investigation, including a man accused of promising fame to unsuspecting artists under false pretenses...

24. Police warn public about phony ATM messages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-public-about-phony-atm-messages

Police in Cyprus are warning the public to be on the lookout for suspicious text messages, saying scammers pretending to be bank employees are trying to trick people by telling them their debit cards have been blocked and need to be reauthorized...

25. Cops warn online romance seekers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cops-warn-online-romance-seekers

Police are warning the public, especially those actively looking for love online, not to fall victims to unscrupulous imposters who are after money while pretending they are interested in a romantic relationship...

26. Nigerian 'doctor' and co-conspirators make bail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nigerian-doctor-and-female-co-conspirators-make-bail

Three suspects have been released in the Spanish prisoner scam against where a retired teacher who was swindled out of €117,000, with the main suspect and two other women facing trial in January...

27. Nigerian in Paphos behind Spanish prisoner scam

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nigerian-in-paphos-behind-spanish-prisoner-scam

The 35-year-old suspect in Paphos’ Spanish prisoner scam has been identified as a Nigerian national, who was arrested Thursday along with his 25-year-old girlfriend for swindling €117,000 out of a retired teacher...

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