Police warn of new vehicle-based phishing scam in Cyprus

Cypriot authorities have issued a public warning regarding a new scam involving handwritten notes placed on car windshields. The notes instruct vehicle owners to download a specific mobile application under the false pretense of receiving updates on local criminal activity. Police report that this scheme aims to deceive citizens to illicitly obtain money or sensitive personal information. Several citizens have reported encountering these notes in recent days. The police urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with such requests. If individuals encounter these notes, they are instructed to report the incident to their nearest police station or call the Citizen Contact Line at 1460. No specific details about the perpetrators have been identified as of late April 2026.