Police are urging the public to be particularly cautious about a new form of online fraud, through which perpetrators aim to extort and extort money from citizens.

Specifically, the Cybercrime Subdivision of the Police Headquarters has recently received a number of reports from citizens about sending misleading emails (e-mails) that are blackmailing in nature.

The perpetrators of the fraud, in the messages they send to citizens, report that they have managed to gain access to the computer and online accounts of citizens and that they have recorded on video citizens watching pornographic content.

In some of the cases reported to the Cybercrime Subdivision, the message sent by the perpetrators appears to have been sent from the victim's own e-mail address, which the perpetrators achieve by using specific technology.

These messages are an attempt to deceive citizens. The purpose of the perpetrators of the fraud is to extort money from citizens. The Police recommend caution to the public, who are asked to avoid any communication or transaction with the perpetrators and to avoid opening any attachments or electronic links contained in the scam messages.

The public is encouraged to take security measures in relation to access to their online accounts, such as enabling two-factor authentication on their email account and changing the password. It is also recommended to scan electronic devices with reliable security software.