Serious fraud in Kypseli: Con artists swindled 300,000 euros by posing as HEDNO employees
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A major fraud incident recently took place in the Kypseli area of Athens, causing concern among citizens. A man fell victim to con artists who managed to swindle him out of the massive sum of 300,000 euros.
According to initial reports, the perpetrators approached the victim by posing as employees of HEDNO (the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator). Under the pretext of technical work or an inspection, they gained the man's trust, thereby managing to gain access to his money.
Authorities have launched an investigation to locate the perpetrators. The police emphasize that citizens must be particularly cautious and not trust strangers who appear at their door, even if they claim to work for public organizations or utility companies.
In cases where someone presents themselves as an employee, citizens are advised to always ask for official identification and to contact the company directly to verify the visit. Protecting personal data and banking information remains the best defense against such criminal acts.
Sources: ProtoThema
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