https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-scam-as-paphos-woman-loses-€6-500-online
A 71-year-old woman in Paphos reported to police that she lost about €6,500 to an online investment scam posing as a government-backed platform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-thought-he-d-found-the-perfect-crypto-investment-but-was-scammed-out-of-€50-000
A resident of Larnaca has reported losing €50,000 to an online investment scam, according to a statement filed with the Larnaca CID’s Financial Crime Investigation Office....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-samaritan-beaten-at-paphos-bazaar
Police in Paphos are investigating a violent assault that left a 47-year-old man seriously injured after he tried to defend a woman from a group of scammers at the Timi bazaar on Sunday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-men-lose-€30-000-in-online-investment-scam
Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-woman-defrauded-strangers-seize-her-gold-valuables-and-jewelry
An elderly woman told police that strangers stole her gold valuables and jewelry after convincing her over the phone to place the valuables outside her home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-scam-text-messages-posing-as-supermarket-offers
The Cybercrime Subdivision of Police Headquarters has issued a warning to the public after receiving a wave of complaints about fraudulent text messages that appear to come from a supermarket chain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scam-texts-cost-victims-€37-000-in-paphos-and-famagusta
Police are investigating three cases of internet fraud and extortion after scammers posing as a well-known petroleum company tricked victims into handing over their bank details, resulting in losses totaling approximately €37,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-man-loses-€434-000-in-online-crypto-fraud
In yet another online scam that’s been plaguing the country, a 53-year-old man in Cyprus was tricked into sending more than €434,000 to what he believed were cryptocurrency investments, only to discover he had fallen victim to fraud....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/scammers-pose-as-clients-and-bank-officials-to-dupe-nicosia-businessman-out-of-€14-500
A 57-year-old businessman in Nicosia was scammed out of €14,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated phone fraud scheme, police said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-loses-€18-760-in-new-wave-of-fake-fine-text-scam
A 62-year-old woman in Nicosia was scammed out of nearly €19,000 after falling victim to a fake text message claiming she owed a traffic fine, police said on Monday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammer-targets-elderly-woman-in-larnaca-but-she-outsmarts-him
A would-be scammer in Larnaca showed shocking nerve when he tried to con an elderly woman out of her money, claiming he was helping her son....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-send-fake-tax-department-emails-in-refund-scheme
Scammers are sending fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Cyprus Tax Department in an attempt to steal personal and banking information, officials warned....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-online-investment-scam-targeting-citizens
The police have issued a warning about a new online scam targeting individuals with fraudulent investment opportunities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-company-scammed-out-of-$81k-in-online-fraud
A Cypriot company based in Limassol has fallen victim to an online scam, losing over $81,000 worth of goods in a sophisticated fraud scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investor-scammed-out-of-$58-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud
The promise of easy profits through online investments lured a 50-year-old man into a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of $58,000....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-certain-google-searches-can-lead-to-hacking
Cybersecurity experts are urging caution when using Google search, revealing that some common search terms can expose users to serious risks, including hacking and malware infections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-woman-swindled-out-of-€600-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam-on-chios
Police on the Greek island of Chios are investigating an elaborate online scam in which a woman was defrauded of 608,955 euros ($648,000) by two foreign nationals posing as investment company representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-to-black-friday-tips-to-avoid-scams
As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-ai-to-steal-your-homes-from-under-your-nose
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for real estate scams, making it easier for criminals to pull off tricky schemes like deed theft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-defrauded-of-€40-000-in-utility-worker-scam
A group of Roma individuals continues to defraud elderly people by posing as employees of the Greek Public Power Corporation (DEI) and the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE), aiming to steal money....
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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-surge-in-online-scams
Online scams are becoming a serious issue in Cyprus, with recent data revealing a sharp increase in fraudulent activities. In the past 25 days, authorities have reported eight significant fraud cases, totaling over half a million euros in losses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/paphos-man-loses-€200-000-in-online-fraud-scheme
Police are investigating a new online fraud case involving a large sum of money after a 67-year-old man reported being swindled out of €200,000. The complaint was filed today at the Paphos Police Station, according to Cyprus Police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-public-about-new-online-extortion-scam
Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a new form of online fraud has emerged, where scammers attempt to extort money by claiming they have compromising videos of the victims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-contests-and-phishing-scams-surge-warns-cyprus-consumers-association
The Cyprus Consumers Association (CSC) has issued a warning about a surge in consumer fraud, where cunning individuals employ various tricks to extort money from unsuspecting victims. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-resident-loses-€30-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam
A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-booking-scams-skyrocket
Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....
