Nicosia, Cyprus. An 84-year-old woman lost more than €127,000 after falling victim to an online fraud scheme, police said on Wednesday. Authorities said she was persuaded to disclose her bank account details to a caller posing as an employee of an online financial trading platform.
How the fraud was carried out
According to police, the woman received a call from an unknown individual using a European telephone number. The caller falsely claimed to represent an online financial trading platform and, under false pretences, convinced her to provide her bank account details.
Police said the fraudster then used that information to withdraw more than €127,000 from her account.
Police advice to the public
Police urged the public to exercise particular caution when sharing personal and financial information. They advised people never to disclose bank account details or grant others access to their electronic devices or online accounts.
They also urged the public to verify any unsolicited calls or messages through the official communication channels of the organisation concerned before providing any personal information.
