<ul><li>A large-scale fraud campaign has been uncovered in the UAE where cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement, particularly Dubai Police, to defraud consumers.</li><li>Scammers target victims through phone calls, phishing, smishing, and vishing activities, asking them to pay non-existent fines online for traffic violations or license renewals.</li><li>The fraudulent activities have increased during the winter holidays and particularly around the UAE National Day celebrations, resulting in financial losses for victims.</li><li>UAE authorities have warned residents against sharing financial details over the phone and highlighted that official institutions will never request this information through phone calls.</li></ul>

Cybercriminals Impersonate Dubai Police to Defraud Consumers in the UAE – Smishing Triad in Action

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