Cyprus police issue warning regarding phishing scam targeting drivers

On July 30, 2026, the Cyprus Police issued a formal warning regarding a wave of fraudulent SMS messages targeting citizens across the country. The messages falsely claim to originate from law enforcement authorities and allege that the recipients have committed traffic violations or owe outstanding fines.

The fraudulent texts include a malicious web link designed to deceive users into providing personal or banking information under the guise of settling these fake penalties. Authorities have clarified that the Cyprus Police never contact citizens via SMS to request payments for fines or to include direct links for such transactions. Officials are urging the public to exercise extreme caution, avoid clicking on any links contained in these messages, and refrain from inputting sensitive data.

Citizens who receive these messages are advised to delete them immediately to protect their personal information. The police underscore that this is a phishing scam intended to steal financial or sensitive personal details from unsuspecting individuals.