Dubai: Gang sending fake links to steal bank details, scam residents arrested
A gang involved in luring and scamming victims through fake links and pretending to be well-known organisations, including restaurants, delivery companies, and offering promotional deals, has been arrested by the Dubai Police.
According to authorities, the cybercriminals operated by sending SMS messages, emails and online links that appeared to come from trusted companies. Dubai Police revealed that the scammers exploited the names of popular organisations to build trust and legitimacy.
The genuine-looking links and information would deceive victims into entering banking information. 'Once a victim clicks on the link and enters their banking information, the gang uses that data to withdraw funds,' they added.
Specialised teams from the Anti-Fraud Centre of Dubai Police worked in collaboration with other relevant authorities, analysed the structure of these fraudulent messages and tracked suspicious online activity. The coordinated efforts led to the identification and arrest of the gang members and the seizure of electronic tools used in the crimes.
Dubai Police warned the public to be cautious when receiving links from unverified sources, even if they appear to come from reputable names. The community is urged to report suspicious links at the nearest police station or through the 'Police Eye' feature on the Dubai Police App and the eCrime platform.
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