Financial Safety
Without Borders
Global warnings. Local relevance. Practical protection.
Explore trusted advice from financial regulators and public authorities worldwide — and learn what it means when you live in Cyprus.
Scams cross borders. Knowledge should too.
People in Cyprus often have family, work, banking and digital connections across several countries. Fraudsters exploit familiar languages, trusted brands and the appearance of authority. We bring together short, practical lessons from official sources around the world, then explain the precautions relevant to Cyprus residents.
Recognise the tactic
Learn how investment fraud, fake-bank calls, phishing, AI impersonation and recovery scams work.
Check the original source
Go directly to warnings and guidance from regulators, police and recognised public authorities.
Apply it in Cyprus
Use practical safeguards and the appropriate local reporting channels for suspected incidents.
Important: A warning issued in another country is an example of a scam method, not evidence that an identical incident occurred in Cyprus. Foreign regulators’ telephone numbers and reporting services may not be suitable for Cyprus residents.
Explore the evidence
Search by country, topic or keyword. Each resource includes a brief summary, a practical lesson and a direct link to the original publisher. Resources are curated, not automatically updated.
CyprusHow to avoid investment scams
Understand fake firms, unrealistic returns, pressure tactics, recovery scams and how to verify authorisation.
Report suspected cybercrime in Cyprus
The official Cyprus Police online service explains how to report cybercrime, preserve evidence and contact your bank.
Navigating digital finance safely
An investor guide on AI, misleading information, online scams and digital financial literacy.
European UnionWarnings on AI, online fraud and crypto scams
EU investor information includes multilingual factsheets on AI-era scams, crypto fraud and financial influencers.
Investor Corner: protect yourself
A central resource covering investment risks, regulator checks and suspicious investment promotions.
United KingdomClone firms: when real brands are copied
Criminals can imitate authorised firms using copied names, reference numbers, websites and contact details.
Top tips for staying secure online
Consumer-friendly advice on unique passwords, two-step verification, software updates, backups and password managers.
GreeceFake governor endorsements and AI ads
The central bank warned that misleading adverts and AI-generated images used its governor’s identity to promote suspect investment platforms.
BulgariaFraud calls pretending to be the central bank
Callers impersonated central-bank staff, claimed to offer loans and requested transfers or personal information.
RussiaSurvey: phone fraud, fake QR codes and malware
A survey of nearly 460,000 respondents describes phone-based manipulation and growing use of phishing links, fake QR codes and malware.
United StatesHow refund and recovery scams work
Fraudsters can target people who have already lost money, promising recovery in exchange for upfront fees.
How to avoid a scam
Explains urgent payment demands, unexpected requests for personal information and ways to check contacts independently.
AustraliaHow investment scams work
Shows how fake platforms, social media approaches, romance baiting and fabricated account balances are used.
SingaporeCheck, learn about and report scams
Singapore’s national ScamShield service combines warnings, reporting guidance and tools for checking suspected scams.
CanadaSpot government impersonation and AI-generated scams
Official guidance on suspicious payment demands, misleading government messages and AI-made content.
InternationalProtecting consumers from financial scams and frauds
Comparative research on scam typologies, vulnerabilities, prevention and protection responses.
Think you may have been scammed?
Fast action may help limit additional loss. These are general first steps, not a substitute for advice from your bank, police or other competent authority.
- Contact your bank or payment provider immediately if you made a payment or shared account information.
- Secure your accounts from a trusted device; change compromised passwords and enable two-step verification.
- Preserve evidence such as messages, URLs, transaction records and account details; do not share passwords in a report.
- Report suspected cybercrime to Cyprus Police and check whether an investment provider is authorised by CySEC.
Start with the Cyprus guide
Practical warning signs, useful precautions and a downloadable infographic for everyday reference.