Three organized phone fraud syndicates targeted Dubai residents were smashed by Dubai Police, in an operation led by the Internet and Anti-Surveillance Squad at the station’s general security section. One of the sophisticated schemes involved offenders calling citizens while impersonating high-level officials, who were purporting to call on behalf of government offices or banking systems, and swindling unsuspecting victims into sharing sensitive private information and finance data.
The telephone rings employed the spoofing technology to alter the caller IDs and make it look like the calls were coming from genuine authorities. The victims were misled into believing that they had legal problems or were required to change their banking information, thereby revealing personal details. The authorities disclosed that the suspects were at various locations, complicating the process of arrest.
Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, stated that the operation highlights Dubai’s advanced cybercrime-fighting capabilities. He emphasized the importance of public awareness, urging residents never to share personal or banking details over the phone.
Dubai Police continue to pursue remaining members and urge the public to report suspicious calls at once. The successful sweep sends a message to cybercriminals and underscores the UAE’s determination to protect its citizens from online fraud.
