Dubai Police bust phone scam gangs impersonating officials

Dubai Police have dismantled three criminal gangs involved in phone scam operations that targeted residents by impersonating official entities.

The coordinated crackdown, led by the Fraud Control Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals, all of Asian nationality.

The suspects posed as representatives from police departments and banks, tricking victims into revealing sensitive financial information under the guise of updating banking details, paying fines or fixing residency issues.

With access to card details, CVV codes and one-time passwords, the gangs stole money from unsuspecting victims.

Police say the fraudsters used highly convincing tactics to exploit public trust in government institutions.

Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant, reminding everyone that banks and police never request personal or banking information through phone calls, texts or emails.

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious messages or calls directly through the Dubai Police app or the official website at eCrime.ae.

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