Cyprus Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scam by Government Impostors – Famagusta Gazette

Scam of the day – July 1, 2025 – Police Issue Warning About the Danger of Spoofing

The New York State Police have issued a warning about the danger of spoofing. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-warn-public-phone-number-spoofing-scam-targeting-personal-information Spoofing is a funny sounding word, but there is nothing funny about spoofing, which is the name for the scam tactic used by scammers by which they are able to fool your caller ID such that when you receive a call, it appears to come from a legitimate…

Cyprus Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scam by Government Impostors – Famagusta Gazette

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant as a phone scam involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to target citizens. According to police, the perpetrators falsely identify themselves as representatives from agencies such as the Social Insurance Services, the Tax Department, and the Cyprus Electricity Authority. They contact individuals by phone and instruct them to take actions designed to fraudulently obtain mo…