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UAE scam report: How fraudsters use AI to steal your cash, most common tricks revealed, reporting cybercrime
UAE scam report shows latest trends in fraud and cybercrime
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UAE scams: Don’t engage with fraudulent calls, experts warn
UAE experts uncover the sinister world of scam calls, exposing the invisible predators lurking behind every ring of your phone – and why your next “hello” could be your biggest mistake
brokerage
UAE: Equiti cracks down on corporate scam
Equiti Group is working closely with the regulators to take action against the fraudsters
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates warns public about ongoing cash rewards scam
The statement from Dubai’s Emirates comes as a response to the spread of messages on various social media platforms
Cyberattack
‘No one is safe’ as global cyberattacks increase, says Kaspersky boss
Kaspersky’s Amin Hasbini discusses widespread ransomware and phishing attacks seen across the world including in UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the need for organisations to avoid cyber threats
binance
Binance issues warning against rising WhatsApp scams in Dubai
Users are urged to stay alert and exercise caution against these possible phishing scams by following communication from official sources only
Absher app
Saudi Arabia issues Absher scam message warning
Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform warns users to be aware of fraudulent messages and links
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces holiday; Saudi launches visa platform; Dubai real estate prices hit record high – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi visa platform, UAE holiday, Dubai real estate, future megaprojects, top salaries and more top news stories this week
Cybercriminals
Overconfidence leaves UAE consumers exposed to scams, fraud: Report
UAE-based consumers miss fraud warning signs and are most susceptible to positive scam messages, Visa study finds
AI
Dubai Police arrest 43 suspects of AI-supergang over $36m deep-fake cyberfraud scam in Operation Monopoly
Dubai Police arrest 43 after AI gang used deep fake voice-changing technology to steal $36m from Asian company
Dubai scams
Dubai bank issues WhatsApp bank scam warning
Emirates NBD has issued a social media alert to customers in Dubai
crime
Saudi Arabia issues tax scam warning
Saudi tax authority issues warning over digital tax scams
Abu Dhabi
Explainer: How to spot deepfakes and avoid scams, according to a cybersecurity expert
As more scammers turn to deepfake technology to target victims, a cybersecurity expert shares the top tips to spot them and protect yourself
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi issues scam warning
Scamsters use fake buyer accounts to carry out fraudulent transactions in Abu Dhabi
Absher app
Saudi Arabia issues Absher scam warning
Saudi Ministry of Interior warns of fraudsters attempting to exploit Absher platform
Dubai
UAE phishing scam: Dubai Police issues ‘urgent alert’ warning against clicking on emailed links to pay fines
Dubai Police warn of phishing scam emails with link to pay fines and service fees