Beware – They are sending messages impersonating the Police

The Police recommends special attention to the public, regarding fraudulent sending of malicious electronic messages (e-mails), which falsely present the Cyprus Police as the sender.

The e-mails are sent from fake e-mail addresses and include letters bearing the logos of the Cyprus Police and the Hellenic Police. The senders of the electronic messages and letters are persons and authorities falsely presented as the Deputy Chief of Police, the Deputy Minister of Justice, and the Ministry of Justice. The name of the Chief of Police of Cyprus, Mr. Stelios Papatheodoros, is also mentioned in them.

The e-mails and letters state that the recipients are involved and should be charged with various criminal offences, including internet, child pornography, and sex trafficking offences.

The Police informs the public that these messages are fake and under no circumstances would such messages be sent by the Cyprus Police to citizens or organizations. These messages constitute an attempt to deceive citizens. The public is asked to be especially careful and not respond in case of receiving such messages.

It is recommended that in case of receiving such messages, citizens inform the Police and that they avoid any communication or transaction through these malicious messages and the suspicious addresses mentioned in them.

For the purpose of confirming any outstanding matter with the Police, the public is urged to contact the known communication channels available to the Police, such as the local Police Stations.