Dubai Police have issued a security warning following the arrest of members of a fraud gang in the emirate.
The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation in Dubai Police has issued a warning to the public against responding to phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent official authorities.
These callers typically request that victims update their details on digital identity platforms or share confidential banking information, including bank card numbers, CVV codes, and one-time passwords (OTPs).
Dubai Police security warning
Dubai Police stressed that anyone requesting such sensitive information is a fraudster attempting to access the victim’s bank account.
This warning follows the arrest of a criminal gang that specialises in impersonating employees of the Consumer Rights Protection Department.
The suspects had contacted several citizens and residents, claiming to represent an official authority and urging them to log into the UAE PASS app to update their personal details.
Once the victims complied, the suspects exploited this access to infiltrate their bank accounts and steal funds.
Dubai Police explained that the gang used sophisticated fraudulent techniques to convince victims to share confidential information, particularly bank card details.
They took advantage of the public’s trust in official institutions to illegally withdraw money from the victims’ accounts without their knowledge.
The Anti-Fraud Centre confirmed that a dedicated task force was formed to locate and apprehend the suspects.
The team successfully identified their whereabouts and arrested them in possession of electronic devices used to carry out the fraudulent operations.
Dubai Police urged all community members not to share personal or confidential data under any circumstances with unknown individuals or callers, even if they claim to represent official or banking entities under the pretext of “updating information.”
The force also stressed the importance of safeguarding personal data and private messages, advising the public not to share any information unless the identity and purpose of the requesting party are thoroughly verified to avoid falling victim to fraud or the misuse of data for illegal purposes.
Dubai Police further reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its campaigns to track down anyone who misuses the names of official entities to target community members.
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