Thessaloniki: The municipality draws the attention of citizens to the risk of fraud
The Municipality of Thessaloniki draws the attention of the citizens, as there have been complaints such as fraudsters, pretending to be calling on behalf of the municipality, tried to steal from suppliers personal data related to their bank accounts and transactions with the municipality.
With telephone communications
In particular, according to what was reported, unknown persons contacted by phone suppliers or companies that have codified the execution of municipal projects, attempting to extract bank accounts or other personal personal data under the pretext that the procedures followed by the municipality have changed.
The Municipality of Thessaloniki – through a relevant announcement – makes it clear that it never, for any reason, requests personal data. At the same time, on behalf of the municipality of Thessaloniki, all the prescribed procedures for the investigation of the complaints have been launched.
Source: RES-MPE