Dubai Police, represented by the Fraud Control Centre Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has successfully dismantled three criminal gangs consisting of 13 individuals of Asian nationality. These gangs were involved in phone scams targeting victims in the region. The perpetrators impersonated officials from institutions like the police and banks to deceive citizens and residents into divulging sensitive banking information or personal data under false pretexts such as updating their accounts or resolving legal matters.
"These gang members exploited people's trust in official entities to gain access to victims' bank accounts and steal their money," stated Dubai Police. The fraudulent tactics used by these criminal groups were sophisticated, aiming to convince victims to share confidential information like the CVV codes and one-time passwords associated with their bank cards.
To combat cyber fraud and safeguard the community from such scams, Dubai Police emphasized the importance of vigilance and urged individuals not to disclose personal or banking details to unverified sources. The Police reiterated that financial institutions never request customers to provide sensitive information through text messages, emails, or phone calls for updates or verifications.
In the event of receiving any suspicious communication, residents were encouraged to report it promptly. They could do so by visiting the nearest police station or utilizing the "eCrime" platform accessible via the Dubai Police website (www.ecrime.ae) or the Dubai Police app. The arrests of these criminal networks are part of Dubai Police's continuous efforts to raise awareness and prevent the community from falling prey to financial scams orchestrated through fraudulent schemes.
