The Department of Postal Services informs the public that lately there have been increased reports of sending misleading phishing emails and specifically about filling in recipient and address details and paying a small amount.

Phishing is an act of deception of internet users, in which the sender impersonates a trusted entity, organization or person, inviting the recipient of the message to follow the instructions given.

These instructions may ask the recipient to follow a link or provide data, such as sensitive private information, passwords, ID or passport details, bank account, bank card and more.

Citizens are urged to be particularly careful, no matter how plausible the sender or the messages they receive may seem, so that they do not fall victim to fraudsters who act in this way.

Finally, it is noted that payments are not made to JCCSmart's online payment platform nor to the website of www.cypruspost.post Department, but to another email address.