The Cyprus Anti-Corruption Commission (CAC) in Paphos is investigating an online fraud of 17.000 euros involving a 55-year-old victim. According to the Police, yesterday, Monday, a citizen who holds an account at a commercial bank reported that he received a message on his mobile phone from a link for the payment of an out-of-court fine.
When the complainant followed the link, a website appeared informing him that a fine of 85 euros was pending and that he could pay it immediately through the specific link, according to the complaint.
He then received a message from his bank that two bank transfers were made from his account for the amount of 17.000 euros to unknown bank accounts.
The case is being investigated by TAE Paphos.
It is noted that the Authorities have repeatedly warned the public not to enter personal or banking information in links sent via SMS or email without confirmation.
