Police warn of phone scam impersonating cybercrime unit in Cyprus

On September 10, 2026, the Cyprus Police issued a formal warning regarding a new wave of telephone scams targeting citizens. Fraudsters are contacting individuals by phone, speaking Greek, and falsely identifying themselves as officers from the Cybercrime Subdivision. The callers inform victims that they have been targeted by an online scam, using this narrative as a pretext to solicit sensitive personal and banking information under the guise of conducting an investigation.

Authorities report that while the incoming calls display local Cypriot landline numbers, it is highly likely these are virtual numbers used by perpetrators operating from abroad. The primary objective of these criminals is to gain unauthorized access to victims' bank accounts to steal funds. In response, the police have urged the public to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from disclosing any personal or financial credentials to unknown callers.

This incident follows recent concerns about sophisticated phishing tactics in the region. The police are continuing to monitor these activities and have advised citizens to avoid following any instructions provided by suspicious callers to prevent potential financial loss.