The Hellenic Police has issued a new public warning about online fraud carried out by criminals who are attempting to steal personal and banking information through a fake website designed to impersonate the official police website. The perpetrators exploit the site’s close resemblance to the real one in order to deceive unsuspecting users and gain access to sensitive personal data, as well as bank account and card details.
Greek Police: How the new online scam works
According to the official announcement by the Hellenic Police, the perpetrators created the website astynomiiia.cc, which has been deliberately designed to closely resemble the official Hellenic Police website. Through this fake site, citizens are prompted to enter their personal details and bank card information, supposedly to pay a traffic fine.
This practice is yet another form of phishing — a type of cybercrime in which criminals use websites that mimic official organizations in order to trick victims into handing over their financial details. The Hellenic Police makes clear that this website does not belong to them and has no connection whatsoever to their official online services.
What citizens need to watch out for
The police are urging citizens to be especially cautious and to avoid entering any personal or banking information on websites they have not first verified as authentic. They also stress that no payments should be made through this fraudulent website.
Particular caution is advised regarding links sent via SMS, email, or messaging apps, as these are frequently used by scammers to direct users to fake websites. The Hellenic Police reminds the public that the only official website of the Hellenic Police is www.astynomia.gr, and strongly recommends that citizens always carefully check the URL of any website before taking any action or submitting any information.
If anyone has already entered personal or banking details on this fake website, the Hellenic Police advises them to contact their bank immediately so that all necessary protective measures can be taken to secure their accounts and bank cards. Citizens are also urged to report the incident to the relevant police authorities without delay, so that the case can be investigated and the impact of the fraud minimized.
This latest warning serves as a reminder that online scams are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly convincing. For this reason, verifying the URL of every website, avoiding hasty decisions, and never sharing personal or financial information on suspicious sites remain the most important steps citizens can take to protect themselves against cybercriminals.
