DUBAI: Dubai Police have arrested a fraudulent gang that posed as Consumer Rights Protection officials, warning residents to stay alert against financial scams.
The suspects allegedly called victims, instructing them to log into the UAE Pass app and share bank details, including card numbers, CVV codes, and OTPs. Once they gained access, the scammers drained funds from their victims’ accounts.
Authorities described the operation as highly sophisticated, with the gang exploiting public trust in government institutions to execute the fraud. Victims, believing they were dealing with legitimate authorities, unknowingly handed over sensitive information.
Dubai Police are urging residents to stay cautious and never share financial or personal data over the phone. Government agencies do not request confidential banking details, and anyone receiving such calls should immediately report them to the police.
As online fraud tactics evolve, authorities continue to strengthen cybercrime enforcement to protect the public.
