Consumer advocates warn shoppers to stay alert this Black Friday, urging careful research, clear budgeting and close scrutiny of discount claims to avoid misleading deals and unnecessary spending.

Three suspects have been arrested after allegedly forging documents and using a stand-in to withdraw funds from a deceased woman’s account that had remained untouched for nine years

So far, police have linked the duo to three confirmed thefts using the same method, in the areas of Ekali, Kifisia, and Melissia. The total value of the stolen items in these cases exceeds €31,000

Greek police uncover 74 theft and fraud cases linked to a group of women who targeted elderly women outside banks across Athens, stealing over €120,000

According to the police spokesperson, the scammer is believed to have been operating since at least May 2024, and more than 50 complaints have already been filed against her. Some estimates now place the total damages at over €160,000

Owner allegedly nicked 22 down payments for wedding receptions at the estate, which lacked a business license and was closed

One in 33 new domains related to summer vacations, registered in May, was found to be malicious or suspicious

The report states that the perpetrators had managed to deceive at least 5,000 victims in Greece by promoting software on the computers of unsuspecting Greeks, allowing them to gain access to their bank accounts and other personal data

The statement reveals the appearance of a fake Facebook page with OASA's logo, encouraging unsuspecting citizens to apply for a 12-month ATH.ENA card for two euros.