Victims share their experiences
Several residents described the unnerving encounters. One woman thought her Google Meet call was academic-related but was shocked to see a man in military dress demanding she keep her camera on.
Another resident, Omar Mohammed, grew suspicious when the impersonator spoke English with an unusual accent. A third victim, university student Samira Abdel Fattah, was told she owed fines but quickly realised the deception.
Police confirm reports, warn public
Dubai Police confirmed that such attempts have been reported and urged residents not to respond to calls, texts, or emails from anyone claiming to be police or government officials seeking banking information.
Suspicious contacts should be reported immediately through the eCrime platform or at local police stations.
Authorities revealed that 13 suspects, organised into three gangs, were recently arrested for similar schemes. These groups posed as officers or bank staff to steal personal data, including card security codes and one-time passwords.
