Dubai Police have warned the public about a growing scam involving fake part-time remote work offers.
Scammers exploit people’s desire to improve their income by promoting non-existent job opportunities through social media platforms and messaging applications. These offers often promise quick earnings in return for simple online tasks.
Victims are then asked to pay registration or account activation fees, transfer money, or share personal and banking details. In some cases, fraudsters misuse victims’ bank accounts in suspicious or illegal activities without their knowledge, exposing them to potential legal consequences.
As part of their '#BewareOfFraud' campaign, Dubai Police stressed that legitimate employers never charge fees for recruitment and urged the public to verify the credibility of any remote job offer before engaging.
Authorities advised the public to:
- Avoid sharing personal or banking information with unverified parties
- Never transfer money in exchange for employment
- Deal only with officially recognised and trusted institutions
Dubai Police also called on the public to report any suspected fraud immediately through the eCrime platform or by calling 901 for non-emergency cases. They reaffirmed that digital awareness and vigilance remain the first line of defence against online fraud, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in maintaining public safety and security.