Scam alert from Abu Dhabi health department

There's a new online scam doing the rounds, and this time it's under the name of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH).

The authority said fraudsters have been misusing its name and asking people to disclose their bank account details for claiming a refund.

It has urged residents to watch out for such scams and not to share any private information with unknown people.

The DoH has also called on the public to rely only on information from official communication channels.

Important notice! We have documented a recent incident involving scammers impersonating and misusing the name of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi online by asking the public to provide bank account information to claim a refund. pic.twitter.com/ZdlpLSf3Uk

— دائرة الصحة - أبوظبي (@DoHSocial) August 10, 2021

At DoH, we advise you to beware of online scammers and avoid providing any private or important information online without verifying its source. While also ensuring to obtain information related to DoH from our approved and official communication channels.

— دائرة الصحة - أبوظبي (@DoHSocial) August 10, 2021