In this scam, victims are contacted by individuals claiming to be bank or Luxtrust representatives. The scammers inform the victims that they have fallen prey to a cyber scam and that unauthorised transfers have been made to foreign accounts. They then offer to visit the victims’ homes to collect their bank access details, tokens, and credit cards.
Typically, victims are drawn into these situations after clicking on links received via email or text message, purportedly from entities like the National Health Fund (CNS), Luxtrust, or the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS). These links direct them to fraudulent websites where they are tricked into entering their bank information.
Once the scammers obtain the victims’ bank details and cards, they withdraw large sums of money.
The police stress that legitimate administrations, companies, or banks do not follow such procedures. They never ask for bank cards or tokens to be handed over, nor do they request personal details over the phone.
The police advise anyone unsure about a potential scam to refrain from acting on the suspicious request and to contact their bank or the relevant company immediately.
Additionally, residents are urged to inform elderly individuals in their social circles about these scams and the importance of remaining vigilant.
