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Last updated 04 Sep 2026
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The scams hitting the Gulf right now

Based on current reporting from GASA, Group-IB and national authorities, cross-checked against our own monitoring of open and industry threat sources. Scams hit UAE residents on average every three days; one in three lost money last year.

🛰️ How we know what we know: alerts here are built from official reports, trusted industry partners and our own daily monitoring of the methods criminals are using right now. See what our analysts are tracking in the daily briefings on the UK site. 🇬🇧 Daily briefs & threat intel

Bank OTP & SIM-swap

The #1 scam vector across the Gulf — fake bank SMS and calls steal one-time codes and empty accounts in minutes.

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Fake fines & gov fees

Texts claiming unpaid traffic fines or ministry fees look official and the amount is small — so people pay without thinking.

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Shopping & IG fraud

Fake stores on Instagram and TikTok take upfront payment, goods never arrive. 70% of UAE scam victims hit by shopping fraud (GASA).

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Crypto & investment

Fake trading platforms show fake profits, then block withdrawals. Group-IB warns deepfake promos are spreading across the GCC.

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1 · The Hook
A message or call — SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram — that grabs your attention or frightens you.
2 · The Pressure
A deadline, a fine, an arrest threat, or a 'too good to miss' profit — so you act before you think.
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3 · The Pay
The OTP, the transfer, the prepaid card — once sent, it is almost always gone for good.

Threats by country

Tap any threat for the full guide — every country links to its live briefing and official reporting channel.

🇦🇪 UAE · الإمارات Briefing → ▸ Bank OTP & SIM-swap phishing▸ Fake traffic fines & government fees▸ Instagram store-front fraud▸ Golden Visa & expat-agent traps▸ Deepfake investment promos
🚨 Report: eCrime · Aman 8002626 · 999
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · السعودية Briefing → ▸ Bank OTP phishing▸ Crypto & investment Ponzi groups▸ Visa & job fraud for expats▸ STC / Mobily impersonation▸ Fake traffic fines (Saher-style)
🚨 Report: MoI e-Crime · SAMA · 911
🇶🇦 Qatar · قطر Briefing → ▸ Bank OTP phishing▸ Customs & parcel fee texts▸ WhatsApp hijack & 'help me' messages▸ Fake ministry renewal emails
🚨 Report: Qatar CERT/NCSA · 999
🇰🇼 Kuwait · الكويت Briefing → ▸ Telecom impersonation (Zain/Ooredoo)▸ Instant loan & salary-advance offers▸ Fake fines & ministry fees▸ Bank OTP phishing
🚨 Report: CITRA [email protected] · MoI · 112
🇧🇭 Bahrain · البحرين Briefing → ▸ Instagram store fraud▸ Business email compromise (BEC)▸ Phishing & eKey OTP theft
🚨 Report: NCSC [email protected] · MoI · 999
🇴🇲 Oman · عُمان Briefing → ▸ Job & visa fraud for expats▸ Family-distress emergency calls▸ Money-mule recruitment▸ Bank OTP phishing
🚨 Report: OCERT · Royal Oman Police 9999
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