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Fraud in Ptolemaida: Imposter Doctor Scams Woman Out of €8,000 for Syria Aid

Published January 9, 2026, 06:05
Fraud in Ptolemaida: Imposter Doctor Scams Woman Out of €8,000 for Syria Aid

A 36-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman are facing fraud charges in Ptolemaida after scamming a 43-year-old woman by posing as a volunteer doctor helping people in Syria. The perpetrator gained the woman's trust and convinced her to deposit approximately €7,860 into bank accounts and purchase prepaid cards, under the pretext that his life was in danger and he needed money to leave Syria. Police identified the suspects following a thorough investigation.