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Dubai Eye
27-03-2025
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police arrests gang posing as officials to gain UAE PASS access
Dubai Police has arrested a gang that specialises in impersonating employees of the Consumer Rights Protection Department in order to gain access to people's bank details through the UAE PASS app. Dubai Police explained that the gang used sophisticated fraudulent techniques to convince victims to share confidential information, particularly bank card details before illegally withdrawing money from the victims' accounts without their knowledge. The 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 stressed that anyone requesting such sensitive information is a fraudster attempting to access the victim's bank account. 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 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. It urged the public not to disclose personal or banking information over the phone, report suspicious calls immediately, and report cyber fraud cases by visiting the nearest police station or through the dedicated 'eCrime' platform at
TAG 91.1
26-03-2025
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Police arrests gang posing as officials to gain UAE PASS access
Dubai Police has arrested a gang that specialises in impersonating employees of the Consumer Rights Protection Department in order to gain access to people's bank details through the UAE PASS app. Dubai Police explained that the gang used sophisticated fraudulent techniques to convince victims to share confidential information, particularly bank card details before illegally withdrawing money from the victims' accounts without their knowledge. The 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 stressed that anyone requesting such sensitive information is a fraudster attempting to access the victim's bank account. 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 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. It urged the public not to disclose personal or banking information over the phone, report suspicious calls immediately, and report cyber fraud cases by visiting the nearest police station or through the dedicated 'eCrime' platform at
Khaleej Times
26-03-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Police arrest gang posing as officials to access UAE PASS and scam victims
Dubai Police have arrested a gang specialising in impersonating Consumer Rights Protection Department employees. This operation comes after reports of the gang contacting citizens and residents, falsely claiming to represent an official authority. The suspects urged victims to log into the UAE PASS app to update their details, which allowed them to infiltrate bank accounts and steal funds. The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation explained that the gang employed sophisticated techniques to manipulate victims into sharing sensitive information, including bank card numbers and CVV codes. By taking advantage of individuals' trust in official institutions, they could withdraw money from victims' accounts without their knowledge. Following the alarming surge in these fraudulent activities, a dedicated task force was formed to track the suspects. Authorities successfully identified and apprehended their location, recovering electronic devices used for their fraudulent operations. Following the arrest, Dubai Police warned the public against responding to calls from individuals claiming to represent official authorities. They emphasised that anyone requesting sensitive information, such as banking details, is likely a 'fraudster' attempting to gain access to victims' accounts. The Anti-Fraud Centre urged community members to refrain from sharing personal or confidential data over the phone, even if callers claim to be from official entities. The police advised that personal information should only be shared after verifying the identity and purpose of the requesting party to avoid falling prey to fraud. Dubai Police reiterated their commitment to combating cyber fraud and protecting the community from those who misuse the names of official entities. They encouraged the public to report suspicious calls immediately and report any cyber fraud incidents through the nearest police station or via the dedicated 'eCrime' platform at
