A new case of internet fraud is being investigated by the police, after a 29-year-old woman complained that she was deceived by strangers in her attempt to rent an apartment online.
According to what the 29-year-old complained, after an internet conversation with an unknown person, they agreed that the complainant would rent an apartment in Limassol from this person. On 16 November 2022, in order to validate their agreement, the 29-year-old made a payment of €1,500, through a bank transfer to a bank account, indicated to her by the unknown person, in a foreign bank.
On 16 November 2022, in order to validate their agreement, the 29-year-old made a payment of €1,500, through a bank transfer to a bank account, indicated to her by the unknown person, in a foreign bank. Since then, the complainant has not been able to contact this person, as he does not respond to her messages.
The Financial Crime Investigation Bureau is investigating the case.
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