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3. Salik recharge scams

If you need to recharge your Salik account, beware of phishing websites or fraudulent SMS
messages. Scammers can mimic official Salik platforms to steal your personal and financial
details, according to an advisory issued by Salik last month.

How to stay safe:
• Always use the official Salik website (salik.ae) or the Dubai RTA app.
• Verify any communications from Salik through their official call centre (800-SALIK) or email
(customerservice@salik.ae).

If you want to know the official channels that you can use to recharge your Salik account, read
our guide here.

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4. Deceptive delivery messages

Received a message about an undelivered package, or an unexpected delivery requiring you to
update your address? Be cautious, as this could be a phishing attempt. Scammers often use
such messages to steal personal information like your Emirates ID or banking details by clicking
on the link provided in the message or email.

Another common tactic is to send an email with a supposed tracking number. You can easily
verify the authenticity of this number by entering it into the ‘Track Shipment’ section on the
website of the shipping company.
Tips to spot fake messages

• Look for grammatical errors.
• Verify the sender’s identity.
• Never open attachments or click on links from suspicious emails.
• Be wary of urgent requests or threats.

If it is an email or text message claiming to be from a courier company, the organisation will
never use personal email addresses like a Gmail or Hotmail account. In an advisory issued this
year by Emirates Post, customers were told that any emails from Emirates Post would always
end with @emiratespost.ae or @emiratespostshop.ae. Courier service Aramex has also put up
an alert on its website, advising customers to be aware of scams and report any such messages
to them.

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