Beware of Social Media Scams: Abu Dhabi Police Warn Residents

The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent activities circulating on social media platforms. Scammers are using social media posts to lure individuals with attractive offers and fake services, exploiting events, activities, and occasions to deceive victims.

The police have identified new methods of scammers, who try to deceive victims to obtain information related to their bank accounts through misleading means. These scammers use the obtained information to withdraw money from victims’ accounts.

To avoid falling prey to these scams, the police advise residents to avoid clicking on suspicious links and not share confidential information with anyone, whether it’s account information, card details, online banking passwords, personal identification numbers for ATMs, or security code (CVV) or passwords.

In case of fraud, the public is advised to report any suspicious calls received from unknown individuals asking to update their banking information, by contacting the security service at 8002626 or by sending a text message to 2828.

The police also recommend activating protection programs to ensure the efficiency of getting rid of harmful websites containing electronic codes targeting savings.

Stay safe online and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.