Dubai Police issues e-mail scam alert

Dubai Police has issued an urgent alert to the public, warning against fraudulent e-mails pushing them to click on a link to pay fines or service charges.

In a social media post issued on Sunday afternoon, they wrote, "Scammers are using deceitful tactics, urging recipients to click on a link to pay fines and service fees.

"We urge community members to exercise caution and stay vigilant, as well as to verify the authenticity of any email claiming to be from Dubai Police to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent practices."

The alert follows previous warnings issued by UAE Government entities urging the public to be extra-cautious while online.

Dubai Police has urged the public to report any suspicious messages or e-mails to their cyber-crime department online.

Dubai Police issues an urgent alert to the public, warning them against phishing emails. Scammers are using deceitful tactics, urging recipients to click on a link to pay fines and service fees. We urge community members to exercise caution and stay vigilant, as well as to verify… pic.twitter.com/wVj9vjIG5z

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 23, 2023