Cyber Monday brings risks, with consumer advocates warning that shoppers are especially vulnerable to misleading offers, with uncertified sites and vague contact information often signaling potential fraud.

A new survey reveals that many Greek shoppers lack confidence in spotting online fraud during Black Friday, with some losing over €1,000 to scams despite growing awareness

Never share your bank or card details through social media. If someone asks for a bank transfer, it’s almost certainly a scam.

Telephone scams remain the most common form of fraud, with organized networks posing as relatives, doctors, utility employees, accountants, bankers, or even police officers.

A scammer reaches out via WhatsApp, Telegram, text message, or social media.

The Bank of Greece has reported a total of 349,000 fraud incidents related to electronic transactions, marking a 4% increase compared to 2023.

According to the Ministry's announcement, unsuspecting citizens were being urged to visit a specific website to check for their so-called "unclaimed benefits."