The UAE embassy in Yemen has issued a warning about individuals impersonating its identity to commit fraud on online platforms, both within and outside the UAE.
The embassy advises the public to steer clear of suspicious messages that misuse diplomatic identities. It is crucial to remain vigilant and not share personal details with fraudulent callers, the UAE embassy emphasized.
UAE authorities frequently alert the community about scammers pretending to be government officials, law enforcement, or bank representatives to deceive individuals into financial scams.
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Last month, five Asian men received a sentence of one month in jail followed by deportation for impersonating police officers and defrauding an Arab national of Dh9,900.
They coerced the victim into disclosing his bank account details under the guise of updating records with the UAE Central Bank.
In a 2024 WhatsApp poll by Khaleej Times, over 8,300 participants reported receiving calls or emails from scammers posing as UAE authorities.
Besides credit card data, these fraudsters employ voice phishing to manipulate residents into approving UAE Pass OTP requests, exposing sensitive information like Emirates ID numbers.
