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1. Phony fines claiming to be from Dubai Police

Got a text about a Dubai Police fine? Don't panic and click the link in the SMS, because it may
be a scam. If you do receive such an SMS, it is important to first verify whether you have
received such a fine. You can do that by logging on to the Dubai Police website –
dubaipolice.gov.ae, or their official app ‘Dubai Police’ which is available on Apple and Android
devices. Click here for details. Also, look out for bad grammar, unknown numbers, and language
that stresses on the need to ‘pay immediately’

Verify the sender’s details, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and report the message to Dubai
Police through:
• e-Crime Service
• Dubai Police social media channels
• Call 901 for assistance

2. Fake highway tolls

Another fraudulent message that is making rounds, is a message claiming to be from Dubai
Police stating that you need to pay a ‘highway toll’ within 24 hours via a link. It is important to
block and report any such messages.

An example of a fake 'highway toll' SMS.Image Credit: Gulf News

How to report online scams:

• UAE: Four ways to report crimes anonymously

https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/stay-vigilant-11-common-scams-exposed-
by-uae-authorities-1.1732026136912