Television presenter Katerina Karavatou shares details of attempted phone scam targeting her mother

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Greek television presenter Katerina Karavatou shared a personal experience regarding a phone scam attempt aimed at her mother. During a broadcast of the show "Studio 4," Karavatou explained that her mother received a fraudulent call from individuals claiming that the presenter had been involved in a serious road accident. The scammers utilized this fabricated emergency to cause panic, a common psychological tactic designed to manipulate elderly victims into providing money.

Karavatou noted that although her mother was initially deeply shaken by the call, she was able to identify the deception. Her mother recalled that the presenter had just boarded a ferry from Chania to Athens, which confirmed that the claim of an accident was false. While no financial loss occurred in this instance, the incident left the mother in a state of distress for a significant period. This event was highlighted during a broader discussion on television about the increasing prevalence of telephone fraud targeting vulnerable seniors.