Advising about Deceptive Petrolina Communications
Petrolina Warns Public About Phishing Scams
Petrolina, a well-known company in Cyprus, has issued a warning about phishing scams that are misrepresenting the company. These scams involve fraudulent SMS messages that appear to be from Petrolina but request personal or financial information.
The public is advised to exercise caution when receiving such messages. It is strongly recommended not to open suspicious links in these messages or disclose any personal or banking information in response to them. Instead, the public should verify any communication supposedly from Petrolina through their official channels.
If you have activated a link and/or provided your banking details in response to a suspicious message, it is crucial to inform your Bank immediately. Additionally, the public should delete any received suspicious messages.
To help prevent others from being targeted, anyone who has been affected by these scams is encouraged to report them to Petrolina or relevant authorities.
It is important to note that Petrolina does not request personal data via SMS or through unknown electronic links. The company has confirmed that there has been no breach of personal data.
This announcement serves as a reminder for the public to stay informed about potential scams and protect their personal and financial information. Petrolina's official communications will not include requests for personal or financial information via SMS.
For the latest updates and official information, the public is encouraged to obtain information only from the official Petrolina website, the MyPetrolina application, or its official social media accounts.
If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a message, it is always best to err on the side of caution and verify it through the official channels. Petrolina urges the public not to take any action based on these misleading messages.
Stay vigilant and stay safe! If you encounter any suspicious activities, remember to report them to the Police and the Office for Combating Cybercrime on 22808200 or via the online complaint form.
- These phishing scams, which are misrepresenting Petrolina, have been targeting the business sector in Cyprus by sending fraudulent SMS messages that mimic the company's official communication style.
- In addition to personal data, the scammers are also asking for banking information, which poses a significant threat to EU's cybersecurity standards and finance laws.
- Given the increasing use of technology in banking and finance operations, it is essential for businesses to implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect themselves and their customers from such scams.
- In light of these scams, Petrolina encourages the public to avail themselves of the benefits of digital banking while remaining mindful of the heightened risk of cybercrime and taking necessary precautions.
