The police in Larnaca are investigating a case of fraud and securing money through false representations, calling on the public to be particularly careful.
According to what was reported to the police by an 85-year-old resident of Larnaca, around 2pm. yesterday, he received a phone call from an unknown person, who introduced himself as a doctor. The unknown person allegedly told him that a relative of his[/B] person needed urgent surgery and for this purpose, the amount of €10,000 should be paid immediately.
After the 85-year-old was convinced of the necessity to pay the money, the alleged doctor asked him for his home address so that he could arrange to receive the money. A short time later an unknown man visited the 85-year-old, at his home, who received from the complainant a sum of money of €10,000 and then left.
The investigation of the case was undertaken by the Larnaca Police Department.
Police warns again
The way of action of the perpetrators of the above case is not the first time it has been encountered in our country. The perpetrators communicate by telephone, usually with elderly people and falsely inform them that a relative of theirs has to undergo an operation due to an urgent need. For this purpose, the potential victim is asked to pay a large sum of money.
On the occasion of this new incident, the Police again appeals to the public to be particularly careful. In case of receiving a similar call, the public is urged to contact the nearest Police Station or the Citizen's Contact Line at telephone number 1460.
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