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New-generation scams to beware of: Calls emptying bank accounts overnight

Greek Police warn that phone and online fraud is growing more convincing, with fake accountants, AI-cloned voices and spoofed e-EFKA emails draining victims' accounts, urging people to hang up and verify independently before sharing details

Hellenic Revenue & post office scams: How fraudsters exploit forgotten tickets via SMS—Spot the red flags & protect yourself

Alert citizens for new scams via SMS - ELAS warning for fraudulent message for alleged payment of a traffic violation - New wave of phishing for fake packages from the ELTA

47-year-old arrested for acting as a “collector” in telephone scams in Ioannina

He was part of a gang that systematically carried out telephone scams - Arrested just before leaving Greece

The Biggest Crypto Heists (infographic)

According to crypto risk assessment specialists Crystal Blockchain, hackers made off with $4.3 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2021 alone

Greek Banks warn of new dangerous online “phishing” scams against consumers

The banks say consumers should not respond to callers posing as IT technical support experts and refrain from installing remote software

Valentine’s Day: Some steal hearts, some money (infographic)

Romantic scams on the rise in the US