Limassol police have issued a strong warning to people living there. Some dishonest people are pretending to work for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). They are trying to trick people and take their money. The police have received many reports about this clever scam. It is targeting people in their homes.
The scammers tell people there is a power cut. Then they ask for money to fix it. The police explained that these people visit houses. They say they are from the EAC and are fixing a problem. To make it look real, they turn off the electricity. Then they turn it back on quickly. They pretend they have fixed the issue. After that, they show a fake bill for their work.
These criminals want to make money. They use people's need for electricity. They also use people's trust in official companies. These events are happening fast. Because of this, police are telling everyone to be careful. They are working hard to catch these scammers. These scams hurt people's money. They also make people not trust important companies.
The police are asking everyone to be very careful. They say that real EAC workers usually do not ask for money at the door. They will also tell you before they come. People should always check the identity of anyone who says they are from the EAC. You can ask for their ID. You can also call the EAC directly. This helps to be sure about any work.
These scams are bad for everyone. They can make people lose trust in companies like the EAC. To stop this, police have given important phone numbers. If you see these fake workers, please report it. You can go to the police station. You can also call the Limassol CID at 25805057. Or call the Citizens' Hotline at 1460. Reporting these problems helps protect everyone.