A supposed electricity technician standing outside a Greek residence, holding inspection equipment.
A supposed electricity technician standing outside a Greek residence, holding inspection equipment.
A supposed electricity technician standing outside a Greek residence, holding inspection equipment.

Elderly Couple Outsmarts Fake Electricity Worker in Glyka Nera

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Elderly Couple Outsmarts Fake Electricity Worker in Glyka Nera

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Published on: Jan 11, 2026

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A deceptive visit from a fake technician ended in arrest when a couple cleverly alerted authorities while pretending to cooperate.

Scam Attempt Unravels in Glyka Nera

Residents in Glyka Nera witnessed an unusual twist when an elderly couple managed to expose a man pretending to be an employee of DEDDHE. The individual approached their home claiming he needed to inspect electrical installations.

Couple Recognizes Familiar Fraud

Memories of a previous scam resurfaced for the couple, prompting them to quickly realize the man was attempting another deception. Their reaction involved a careful act to avoid raising suspicion while preparing to notify the police.

A Clever Plan to Distract the Scammer

The husband maintained a staged phone conversation in which he pretended to instruct his wife to wrap valuables in foil. Their ruse continued as the wife gathered only cloths and placed them in a bag, hoping to lure the suspect into a sense of success.

Police Intervene at the Right Moment

Officers arrived promptly after receiving the couple’s alert and soon located the suspect as he approached the residence while speaking on his phone. Authorities arrested the man, who is believed to be part of a broader criminal group targeting elderly residents in the area.