SCAM REGARDING MOTORING FINES - Pafos Live 23/9
The Police recommends caution to the public, since the fraud with false phone messages for the alleged payment of extrajudicial fines continues.
According to a complaint submitted to the Paphos Police Department by a 37-year-old woman, she received a phone message today, September 22, regarding an allegedly unpaid out-of-court fine of €60, related to a traffic violation.
The 37-year-old followed the electronic link mentioned in the message and entered her bank card details on a website, in order to repay the alleged out-of-court fine.
Then, after the transaction was completed, the 37-year-old found that her bank account was debited with a payment of €2,000.
The case is being investigated by the Financial Crime Investigation Office, of the Paphos Police Department.
On the occasion of this new case of fraud and extortion, the Police once again informs the public that they never communicate with citizens in this way or through any other communication platform to call on citizens to pay any fines or for any other reason.
Public caution is advised, especially when receiving messages containing electronic links. As a protection measure, it is recommended that the public avoid following such electronic links and that they never report or register their personal and bank details on unknown websites.
Finally, in order to verify any messages they receive, citizens are urged to contact the mentioned Organizations, through notified communication channels.
See the relevant Police Announcement at the link below:
