Police warn of phishing scam using Assistant Attorney General's name

On October 22, 2026, the Cyprus Police issued a warning regarding a series of fraudulent messages currently circulating via the WhatsApp messaging application. The scammers are impersonating the Assistant Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, using his name and official title to gain credibility and deceive recipients.

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with these messages. Specifically, recipients are advised not to open any attached files or click on links, as doing so may allow perpetrators to gain unauthorized access to the victim's personal account. The police emphasize that the mention of a public official's name does not guarantee the authenticity of a message.

As a security measure, citizens are instructed to check their account settings, specifically the 'Linked Devices' section, to identify any unauthorized access. This incident highlights a growing trend of social engineering attacks exploiting the names of high-ranking government officials to compromise private communication channels.