Dubai Police warn against fraudulent ads promoting labour, residency or visit visas

Dubai Police are issuing a stern warning against deceptive advertisements circulating on social media and messaging platforms. These fraudulent ads falsely promote labor, residency, and visit visas, often using the names of unlicensed companies or impersonating official entities to trick individuals and steal their money.

The Anti-Fraud Centre at Dubai Police's General Department of Criminal Investigation is running an awareness campaign titled "Be Fraud Aware." The center emphasizes that all visa-related transactions must be conducted through competent authorities or legally authorized offices. They strongly advise against dealing with untrusted intermediaries or entities, stressing the importance of verifying any visa offers or procedures through official channels.

According to the center, vigilance and verifying the source of any service are the primary defenses against fraud. They urge community members to remain cautious and resist misleading promises that often accompany these scams.