Dubai Police arrest gang posing as officials to access UAE PASS and scam victims

Dubai Police have arrested a gang specialising in impersonating Consumer Rights Protection Department employees. This operation comes after reports of the gang contacting citizens and residents, falsely claiming to represent an official authority.

The suspects urged victims to log into the UAE PASS app to update their details, which allowed them to infiltrate bank accounts and steal funds.

the alarming surge in these fraudulent activities, a dedicated task force was formed to track the suspects. Authorities successfully identified and apprehended their location, recovering electronic devices used for their fraudulent operations.

Following the arrest, Dubai Police warned the public against responding to calls from individuals claiming to represent official authorities. They emphasised that anyone requesting sensitive information, such as banking details, is likely a ‘fraudster’ attempting to gain access to victims’ accounts.

The Anti-Fraud Centre urged community members to refrain from sharing personal or confidential data over the phone, even if callers claim to be from official entities. The police advised that personal information should only be shared after verifying the identity and purpose of the requesting party to avoid falling prey to fraud.

Dubai Police reiterated their commitment to combating cyber fraud and protecting the community from those who misuse the names of official entities. They encouraged the public to report suspicious calls immediately and report any cyber fraud incidents through the nearest police station or via the dedicated “eCrime”