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Fake job scams, smishing: Dubai Police launch platform to raise awareness on cybercrime
Information on 'www.ecrimehub.gov.ae' is available in both Arabic and English
- PUBLISHED: Sun 13 Jul 2025, 1:33 PM
With more of life moving online, staying informed about how to protect yourself from cybercrime has never been more important.
To cater to this need, Dubai Police have launched a new online platform to raise awareness among the community on the evolving ways scammers use to lure their victims and steal their money.
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All information on the new platform called "www.ecrimehub.ae.gov" is available in both Arabic and English.
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In general, the platform covers three main themes—spotting cybercrimes, reporting them and how to stay secure online.
The information section on the platform includes useful tips to help various segments in the community know how to identify scammers, protect their digital identity and browse the internet safely.
It is divided into six sections: Individuals, families, seniors, children and teens, tourists, home and field workers.
Each section includes topics that are of interest to this group of people. For instance, the individuals section covers topics like phishing, fake job scams, smishing (SMS phishing) and banking and OTP scams.
The platform also provides visitors with techniques for identifying phishing attempts, awareness on the dangers of clicking suspicious or untrusted links, how to use strong and unique passwords, and the importance of data backups.
Additionally, the platform features a section titled "Reporting and Recovery", which guides users on how to report cybercrimes, what to do if they fall victim to fraud, how to rebuild their digital security after a breach, and offers specific steps and advice for residents, tourists, companies, and government employees.
Yasmin Hussein is an Assistant Digital Editor who believes that every news story carries a human element. Her motto is 'get it first, but first get it right'.