Elderly woman falls victim to scam
scam
21 Jan 2026
/ 09:51
CORFU. He duped her into leaving cash and valuables outside her home, which he subsequently stole.
(Hellenic Police) An unknown caller contacted an unsuspecting elderly woman, pretending to be an employee of an electricity company. Claiming there was a power fault at her home, he convinced her to leave money and valuables outside near her house, which he then stole.
To help prevent similar scams, the police advise citizens:
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Do not trust unknown individuals who claim to be employees of public services or utility companies unless you have contacted them first.
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Be extremely cautious of strangers who attempt to enter your home using excuses or deceptive tactics.
More safety advice can be found on the official website of the Hellenic Police (www.hellenicpolice.gr) and the Cyber Crime Division (https://cyberalert.gr).
