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Scam alert: Abu Dhabi Police warn against fake ad links online
The police have not only detailed what these frauds are, but also how to identify them, take preventative measures and report them to the authorities
- PUBLISHED: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 2:25 PM
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Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to residents about fake advertisements online. The authority said that fraudsters use these ads to entice users to click on scam links, which then allow them to steal data.
Residents have been warned in the past about various types of frauds that can occur online, mostly aimed at stealing financial or personal data. This could let criminals gain access to your bank account or even allow them to steal your identity.
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Members of the community have been urged to exercise utmost caution when going online, to prevent falling victim to such scams. The police have not only detailed what these frauds are, but also how to identify them, take preventative measures and report them to the authorities.
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What is the fraud?
Fraudsters create websites that appear trustworthy, but are fake pages that they use to promote products or services at cheap prices. This entices users to click on the links and leave them vulnerable to the scammers, who can now steal their personal and financial data.
How to protect against these scams
Abu Dhabi Police have stressed the necessity of taking preventative measures and being vigilant online. Here are some of the steps to take to protect yourself from online fraud.
Verify the authenticity of electronic links
Protect your credit card details, do not enter them and passwords on unknown websites
Only use trusted websites for payments
Only use apps approved by government entities or those found on well-know app stores
Do not share confidential or personal information — such as account or card details, passwords for online banking and other services, personal identification numbers for ATMs and security codes (CCV)
How to report
The authority has asked members of the community to report any fraudulent attempts through Aman — Abu Dhabi Police's e-reporting service. Here is how you can do so:
Call the call centre at 8002626
Send a text message to 2828
Use the Abu Dhabi Police smart app
Email aman@adpolice.gov.ae
The police have confirmed that they are committed to increasing security awareness and combatting cyber crimes to increase safety of the community.
