UAE Authorities Warn of Cyber Scams Amid Regional Tensions

UAE Authorities Warn of Cyber Scams Amid Regional Tensions

First seen 2 Mar 2026, 09:09 UTC Geo.TvThestatesmanArnnewscentre.AeTheregister 24.3

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UAE authorities have issued warnings about fraudulent phone calls and cyber scams targeting residents during a period of heightened security concerns. Scammers are impersonating officials from government departments, including a fictitious 'Dubai Crisis Management' department, to extract personal information from individuals. The public is advised to remain vigilant against these fraudulent activities.

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2026-03-01
UAE Ministry of Interior warns of fraudulent calls and scams
2026-03-02
Dubai Police issues alert about scammers impersonating officials