LARNACA – In yet another case of fraudulent doctors swindling unsuspecting individuals, Cypriot police have reported that a 79-year-old woman fell victim to a scam where she paid €70,000 ($75,221) after receiving a phone call claiming her daughter was injured and in need of surgery.

The incident took place in Larnaca, according to Philenews, which stated that the victim of the scam received a call from an individual impersonating a doctor. The imposter instructed her to take the money to a church, where she handed it over to a woman.

The complainant described the recipient of the money as a Cypriot woman in her 60s. Although it remains unclear why she willingly gave such a large sum of cash to a stranger, the incident highlights the effectiveness of the scam and the vulnerability of unsuspecting individuals.