Cyprus Times

Scammers Trick 61-Year-Old Woman into Revealing Personal Information and Stealing Her Money

Published December 31, 2025, 14:08
Scammers Trick 61-Year-Old Woman into Revealing Personal Information and Stealing Her Money

Police are investigating a new fraud case in which a 61-year-old woman was tricked into revealing her personal information and money over the phone. The woman received a call from an unknown individual posing as a bank employee, who persuaded her to provide her details and make money transfers. The scammers managed to steal a total of €425.98. Police are urging the public to be cautious and reminding them that banks never request personal information over the phone. They advise ending suspicious calls and immediately informing their bank and the police.