Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents to stay alert when engaging with online advertisements. Recently, unknown operators have increasingly placed deceptive links across search engines, recruitment portals, and property listing websites. As a result, these links often direct users to fake pages designed to harvest personal and financial information. Moreover, many of these sites closely mimic legitimate platforms, which makes detection more difficult.
How Fraudsters Lure Victims
According to authorities, scammers now rely on low-cost search engine advertising to promote fraudulent websites. In addition, they frequently advertise unusually low prices or exclusive offers to attract attention. Once users interact with these offers, fraudsters capture sensitive data and misuse it for illegal transactions. Therefore, relying on verified and official digital applications remains essential when purchasing products or requesting services online.
Steps to Stay Safe and Report Incidents
To reduce risk, users should verify website authenticity before clicking links or entering information. Furthermore, individuals should avoid sharing credit card details, passwords, CVV numbers, or banking credentials on unfamiliar platforms. Community members should also report suspected fraud immediately through official Abu Dhabi Police channels, including the Aman service and the police smart application. Ultimately, ongoing awareness and prompt reporting support broader efforts to prevent cybercrime and protect public safety across the emirate.
