Warning over fake repatriation tickets in UAE

  DUBAI – Expatriates in the UAE have been warned against scammers offering fake airline tickets to those hoping to be repatriated to their home countries. Pakistan Consul General Ahmed Amjad said men claiming to be “special travel agents” have recently targeted Pakistanis in the UAE. The official said that people had shown up at the airport with the fake tickets and had to be turned away. Amjad said tickets are only issued to Pakistanis who have received confirmation from consulate officials to be repatriated. The consul general urged the public to report scammers to the consulate or the police. https://www.expatmedia.net/filipinos-uae-warned-scammers-offering-repatriation-help/2020/04/ https://www.expatmedia.net/indians-uae-warned-fake-repatriation-notice/2020/04/ In April, the Philippine Embassy in the UAE warned Filipinos against unscrupulous individuals, groups or travel agencies offering false claims of help in repatriation. “Be careful and don’t trust these scammers,” the embassy warned in a statement, urging Filipinos to report unscrupulous individuals to the embassy or consulate officials. https://www.expatmedia.net/repatriation-jobless-filipinos-uae-avail/2020/04/ Also in April, the Indian Embassy warned Indians in the UAE against a fake circular asking them to share their contact details to a bogus email address to allegedly get on the repatriation list. On Thursday, the Indian government began a massive repatriation drive for thousands of Indian stranded in the UAE and around the world. The first two flights from the UAE left Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Thursday carrying more than 300 people. https://www.expatmedia.net/indian-wears-ppe-dubai-airport-repatriation-flight/2020/05/ Repatriation flights are currently underway for Filipinos as well. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai said it has received 63,000 requests from Pakistanis who wish to be repatriated. Officials have urged Pakistanis to “be patient” as consulate staff worked with the Pakistan International Airlines to arrange repatriations. The first flight from the UAE to Pakistan left Dubai International Airport on April 18 with 101 people onboard. Since then, 18 more PIA flights have repatriated 2,870 Pakistanis from the UAE. ICA/Expat Media
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