A 57-year-old woman got scammed online and ended up losing tens of thousands of euros.
The woman reported to the Limassol police on Monday, that she found a website advertising investment schemes for profit and last October she contacted an unknown individual via an online application, who convinced her to invest through the website.
Between November and December 2024, the woman made cryptocurrency investments worth a total of $20,522 US, while she also transferred cryptocurrencies, in her online account, worth €16,762, to other online wallets.
When she tried to cash out her investments she was unsuccessful and then suspected she was defrauded.
Police are advising the public to be cautious making internet transactions and investments, and they advise to only work with recognised companies and approved advisors for any financial investments, be wary of offers that promise safe investments with guaranteed returns and high profits.
They shouldn’t share their bank account details.
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