19/01/2019 12:26:00
Too often people who have been "harassed" or have been victims of fraud, do not report these incidents to the police
either because they have been threatened or afraid of being exposed publicly.
This helps internet corrupts continue their illegal work and remain unpunished.
Bearing in mind that many online offenses are caused by the use of social media and involve online fraud, personal
data theft, we must be very careful with who we are talking about, since it is very easy to alter its data, use any photo
and name wishes to declare any age. It's also possible that some of them use fake information to drive you away.
So it is important to assume that behind a computer can be any person who may even be a criminal.
To avoid such a risk, it is important to assure that the person we are talking to is known to us and to confirm that it is
reliable.
Here are some basic tips for using the internet, especially for young people, who are easily impressed by various
demonstration and fun pictures
• Do not chat with strangers and do not share your personal details, photos, marital status, etc.
• When you do not know the sender of an email, do not open it and if you suspect something is wrong to delete it
because it is likely to be a virus
• Prefer sites that contain the acronym "https", "s" means security (this is mainly essential for shopping purposes)
• Avoid taking part in online gambling, since in addition to the fact that some of them may be illegal, there is an
additional risk of exposure to unwanted situations
From the Police side, all necessary measures are in place to protect the internet users, while dealing with such cases
with absolute confidentiality.
Therefore, the competent Police Office - the Office for Combating Electronic Crime is available to the public every
day, including weekends and public holidays (7am - 7pm) on 22808200 for any complaints or even simple advice.
In addition, the public may also make a complaint through the Electronic Complaint Form:
