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If you find yourself in the tricky situation of being a phone scam victim, here's how you can report the problem
10 July 2024
| Last updated on 10 July 2024
Signs you've been the victim of a phone call scam, and how to report it to the UAE authorities.
Received a suspicious call? Suspected you might've been duped by a phone scam in the UAE?
Many UAE residents unfortunately fall victim to scams, losing hundreds and even thousands of their hard-earned dirhams to fraudsters.
SEE ALSO: Common Scams in the UAE You Should Be Aware Of
Don't panic - here's how you can identify the signs of a phone scam, and what you can do next after it happens.
Signs of a Phone Scam
Stay safe and always double-check!
1. Unsolicited Call From an Unknown Number
The first thing to be suspicious of is that the caller is not registered in your contacts list.
Another red flag is if the caller claims to be from a reputable company but they're unable to provide verifiable details.
2. Pressured Into Acting Immediately
Was the caller using high-pressure tactics to coerce you to act immediately? That's another sign of a scammer on the phone.
3. The Offer Sounded Too Good to Be True
Sometimes scammers try to lure in victim with promises of an attractive offer, or they claim that you've won a raffle prize.
4. Requests For Your Personal or Financial Information
If the caller asked for your personal details (name, address, Emirates ID number, etc.) or your financial information (OTP code, online bank login details, bank pin, etc.), then we strongly recommend that you change your login details immediately and close your current cards - because you won't like the last one...
5. Unrecognised Transaction or Money Transfer
If you've provided your personal and financial information, then notice an unrecognised money transaction made from your bank account, unfortunately it's likely you've been duped by a scammer over the phone.
Below are some steps you can take to try and recover from the situation.
How to Report a Phone Call Scam in the UAE?
If you've been scammed over the phone, here's what you can do next:
- Change your online bank login password.
- Change your bank PIN.
- Close your current debit and/or credit cards.
- Report the phone number to your emirate's local police authority.
SEE ALSO: How to Report Phone Call Scams
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