Cyprus Warns of Banking Scams as Fake Messages Target Clients

Bank of Cyprus has issued a timely warning to its clients to be vigilant against scammers attempting to access their accounts and steal sensitive information. In recent days, clients have received misleading messages through various channels, including text messages, emails, and popular apps.

How Scammers Are Operating

• Scammers are using these channels to trick clients into sharing crucial details such as:
  • Usernames and passwords for ibank accounts
  • One-time passwords (OTPs)
  • Credit card numbers
  • Verification codes
• The aim is to gain unauthorized access to the accounts and make fraudulent transactions or use the cards

What Bank of Cyprus Is Doing

• Urging clients not to respond to suspicious messages and not to disclose any sensitive information
• Instructing personnel never to request personal data from clients through:
  • Email
  • SMS
  • Phone calls
  • Pop-ups
  • Links

What You Can Do

• Report any suspicious activity immediately by forwarding the message to [email protected]
• If you have inadvertently shared your personal data, contact the bank on:
  • 800 00 800 (local number)
  • +357 22 128000 from abroad
• The bank is taking these incidents seriously and is working closely with authorities to prevent further fraud attempts.