Pensioner scammed out of €183,000 online

Police in Limassol on Tuesday said they are investigating a new case of online fraud after a 68-year-old was scammed out of €183,000.

The pensioner said he found a website in March dealing in shares and investment programmes.

He signed up and an unknown man contacted him by phone, assuring that his investment would be safe and promising huge profits.

The next day, an unknown woman contacted him and offered assistance in carrying out the online investment, persuading...