Police warning for UAE residents with bank accounts

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Police warning for UAE residents with bank accounts

Sharjah - Avoid opening random links received online - asking for personal bank account details.

By Web Report

Published: Sun 19 May 2019, 4:39 PM

Last updated: Sat 25 May 2019, 4:26 PM

Police in UAE have issued a warning against online scams.
In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police, it warned the public to be wary of cyber scams and replying to messages from unknown senders.
Sharjah Police stated that residents reported cases regarding messages asking the recipient to update their personal bank account details - by pressing on a random link.
On opening the link, the senders or fraudsters would have the ability to access their bank accounts and withdraw money from it.

Never send money or share your bank details to online strangers. Protect yourself and data while using social networking sites. #Protect yourself against social media scams.
#YourSecurityOurHappiness #SmartSecureTogether #DPAwareness pic.twitter.com/JLw8vKMe7S
— Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) May 22, 2019

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The police urged the public to carry out bank transactions through direct channels provided by the bank, and be mindful of their financial transactions to avoid getting duped.