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  • Larnaca scam: Elderly Woman in Larnaca Falls Victim to Scam by Impostors Posing as Officials

    Larnaca scam: Elderly Woman in Larnaca Falls Victim to Scam by Impostors Posing as Officials

    larnaca scam — An elderly woman in Larnaca fell victim to a phone scam on Wednesday, losing valuable gold jewellery and personal items to fraudsters impersonating government and utility officials.

    • larnaca scam — An elderly woman in Larnaca fell victim to a phone scam on Wednesday, losing valuable gold jewellery and personal items to fraudsters impersonating government and utility officials.

    The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when the woman received a call from an unknown female who claimed that the government was offering free domestic assistants for elderly individuals. The caller, who used a persuasive tone, requested personal information to help with an application form.

    After the initial conversation, the woman was transferred to a male accomplice claiming to be a representative of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. He alarmingly informed her that her house had a leak that could potentially lead to a fire.

    Under the guise of urgency, the imposter instructed the woman to gather her money and gold items for safety. While still on the phone, she followed the instructions and placed her jewellery and other valuables into a basket on her balcony. The scammer then told her to go back inside and turn off the main electrical circuit.

    Upon returning to the balcony, the woman discovered that her basket filled with jewellery had been stolen. Witnesses reported seeing an unknown male fleeing the vicinity on foot, although his direction remains unclear.

    Kofinou Police Station is actively investigating the incident, with authorities urging the community to remain vigilant against such scams. Police have reminded residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a government official or utility representative before sharing any personal information or valuables.

  • Larnaca scam — Elderly Woman Falls Victim to Larnaca Scam

    Larnaca scam — Elderly Woman Falls Victim to Larnaca Scam

    larnaca scam — An elderly woman was robbed of jewellery and money at her Larnaca home on Wednesday after being tricked by a caller claiming to be from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).

    • larnaca scam — An elderly woman was robbed of jewellery and money at her Larnaca home on Wednesday after being tricked by a caller claiming to be from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).
    • After she complied, the man insisted she return inside to switch off the main electricity supply, keeping her engaged on the line. When she came back outside, her basket of valuables had vanished.
    • The case is currently under investigation by Kofinou police, who are working to identify the suspects involved in this disturbing incident.

    According to police, the woman received a phone call around 12.30pm from an unknown woman who said the government was offering free domestic worker services for the elderly. This seemingly innocuous offer quickly turned sinister as the scam unfolded.

    The caller asked for personal details to file an application, which led to a connection with a man who introduced himself as an EAC employee. He claimed there were serious electrical issues in her home, stating that it was at risk of catching fire.

    In a state of alarm, the woman followed his instructions to remove her valuables, including jewellery and cash, for safety. She placed these items in a basket on her porch, believing she was taking necessary precautions.

    After she complied, the man insisted she return inside to switch off the main electricity supply, keeping her engaged on the line. When she came back outside, her basket of valuables had vanished.

    Witnesses reported seeing a man leaving the scene on foot shortly after the theft. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, as scammers are continuously developing new tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals.

    The case is currently under investigation by Kofinou police, who are working to identify the suspects involved in this disturbing incident.