Dubai: The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation in Dubai Police has issued a warning to the public regarding a rise in fraudulent advertisements spreading across social media platforms and certain online sites. These ads claim to offer part-time job opportunities with tempting salaries.

As part of its Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, Dubai Police confirmed that such suspicious advertisements are in fact traps used by fraudsters to lure victims into illegal activities. These include opening bank accounts in their names, transferring funds from unknown sources, or carrying out tasks linked to other fraudulent schemes.

The Anti-Fraud Centre urged members of the community to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any employer before applying for jobs advertised online. People are advised not to share personal or banking details with unverified parties, to avoid any offer that requests money transfers or the use of personal account information, and to immediately report suspicious advertisements through the eCrime platform or by calling 901.

Dubai Police stressed that public awareness remains the first line of defence against fraudsters, helping individuals avoid becoming victims of these scams, which may even expose them to legal accountability if their personal details are misused in criminal activities.