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Monday, March 2, 2026
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Police Warn About Fake Electricity Workers

Police in Limassol have a warning for people. Some bad people are pretending to be from the Electricity Authority. They try to trick people and steal their money. Police got many reports about this trick. The trick happens in people's homes.

The tricksters say there is no power. Then they ask for money to fix it. These people visit houses. They say they are from the EAC. They turn off the power. Then they turn it back on fast. They pretend they fixed it. Then they show a fake bill.

These bad people want money. They use people's need for power. They also use trust in companies. These tricks are happening fast. So, police say be careful. Police want to catch them. These tricks hurt people's money. They also make people not trust companies.

Police ask everyone to be careful. Real EAC workers do not ask for money at the door. They will tell you before they visit. Always check who visits your home. You can ask for their ID. You can call the EAC. This helps to be sure.

These tricks are bad. They make people not trust companies. Police gave phone numbers. If you see fake workers, please report it. Call Limassol CID at 25805057. Or call 1460. Reporting helps protect everyone.

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