Limassol man loses €90,000 in online car sale scam
A 59-year-old man lost €90,000 after falling victim to an online car sale scam, police said on Tuesday. The man recently spotted a vehicle advertised for sale on an online buying and selling platform and contacted the company that appeared to be offering it. After discussions with the alleged seller, he agreed to purchase the car for €90,000, a price that included transportation costs from another European country to Cyprus. The man subsequently transferred the money to a ban
A 59-year-old man in Limassol has reported losing €90,000 in an online car sale scam. He found a vehicle advertised on a platform and agreed to purchase it, including shipping costs from another European nation. The victim transferred the substantial sum to an account in a third European country as instructed by the supposed sellers. However, subsequent online verification revealed the company was fraudulent, and he had been deceived.
This incident highlights the persistent threat of online scams and the significant financial losses individuals can suffer, prompting police to issue a warning about verifying sellers and exercising caution with international transactions.
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