A screenshot of missed calls from scammers impersonating Dubai Police via Google Meet. SAM

Dubai residents are raising fresh concerns over scammers impersonating Dubai Police, with fraudsters now reportedly using Google Meet to target potential victims. Several residents took to social media after receiving suspicious calls from people claiming to be from Dubai Police, with one resident sharing what he described as a “Sunday morning wake-up call” through Google Meet. The resident said the call came from the account dubaipolice2407@gmail.com, adding sarcastically: “Very official.” Dubai Police has repeatedly warned residents about fraudsters pretending to be police officers or government officials to steal personal information, especially UAE Pass credentials, Emirates ID details and banking information. Authorities recently issued another public alert after detecting scammers posing as employees of a fake department called “Dubai Crisis Management”, falsely claiming links to Dubai Police in an attempt to gain victims’ trust. In a statement shared on X, Dubai Police said: “In light of the current circumstances, Dubai Police have detected attempts by fraudsters to exploit recent developments by impersonating employees purportedly affiliated with the ‘Dubai Crisis Management’ department and falsely claiming links to Dubai Police.” According to police, scammers contact residents through phone calls, text messages and now even video calls, asking them to provide confidential information such as UAE Pass login details, Emirates ID numbers and verification codes. Officials stressed that this scheme is fraudulent and warned that sharing such details could lead to serious consequences, including SIM swap fraud. In this type of fraud, criminals transfer a victim’s mobile number to a SIM card under their control. Once successful, they can intercept one-time passwords, access banking apps and potentially empty bank accounts or commit further financial crimes. Dubai Police reminded residents that no official authority will ever ask for passwords, verification codes or banking details through phone calls, text messages or unknown links. The UAE's Ministry of Interior also issued a separate warning about scam calls falsely claiming to be from the ministry, including calls from the number 70614213 and similar suspicious numbers. The ministry urged the public not to engage with such callers and not to share sensitive details such as QID numbers, verification codes or banking information. Authorities advised residents to verify callers independently by contacting official government hotlines and to rely only on verified government websites and official social media accounts. Dubai Police also encouraged victims and those receiving suspicious calls to report scam attempts through the Dubai Police hotline at 901 or through the official eCrime reporting platform.

How to stay safe from impersonation scams

Authorities shared the following reminders: • Never share verification codes, passwords or banking details through unsolicited calls or messages • Verify the caller’s identity by contacting official government numbers directly • Ignore suspicious links sent through SMS, WhatsApp or email • Report scam attempts immediately through official police channels Residents are being urged to stay alert, especially when calls appear unusually urgent or come from unofficial email addresses claiming to represent government agencies. ICA/CAM/Expat Media
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