Scammers target GHS users: Cyprus police warn of fake SMS

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) of Cyprus, in cooperation with the police, is warning citizens about a new wave of internet fraud involving the distribution of fake text messages. Scammers are sending SMS, masquerading as official system notifications, to gain access to users' banking data.

According to authorities, the fraudulent messages contain links that supposedly need to be followed to update or correct personal information. In reality, such links lead to malicious resources where they attempt to trick citizens into revealing sensitive data, including passwords and payment details.

A particular concern is that fake SMS may appear in the same thread as real messages from GHS, making them more convincing. This significantly increases the risk that recipients will believe the notification is authentic and follow the dangerous link.

The Health Insurance Organisation emphasises that it never requests personal data, passwords, or financial information via SMS, nor does it require payments through links. All official notifications are published exclusively through verified and official channels.

Police urge citizens to be extremely vigilant: do not click on suspicious links, do not enter personal data, and delete such messages immediately. In case of doubt, it is recommended to contact only official sources of information.