Where do I report a scam or cyber incident in Bahrain?

Report cyber incidents to the National Cyber Security Center (cert@ncsc.gov.bh), economic and electronic fraud to the Ministry of Interior, and emergencies on 999. Contact your bank first if money was taken.

A message asks me to verify my eKey by a link. Is it real?

No. eKey and Bahrain government services are accessed only through official portals — never through links in messages. If asked to enter your eKey password or OTP outside the official login, it is phishing: stop and report it.

⏱️ Scammed or unsure? 60-second plan

1 · Protect money

Call your bank's fraud line now — the number on the back of your card. Freeze the card and ask them to reverse any payments.

2 · Keep evidence

Screenshot texts, emails, caller numbers and payment screens. Change passwords and turn on 2-step verification.

3 · Report it

Report through your country's official channel — see the report page.

📌 More help: Report → · Help & support

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Bahrain Scam Alerts & Reporting

Protection for citizens and residents across Bahrain. See what is active now, spot the red flags, and report through official channels.

🚨 Report officially

📢 OFFICIAL REPORTING

National Cyber Security Center [email protected] · Ministry of Interior economic & electronic security · Emergency 999

✅ Official — from the official site: www.interior.gov.bh · www.ncsc.gov.bh

📡 Reported this week

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Top scams in Bahrain right now

Based on current reporting from GASA, Group-IB and national authorities.

Instagram store fraud

Fake shops advertise high discounts, take payment upfront, and the goods never arrive.

🚩 Check store age and reviews; look for a physical address; avoid bank transfer to a person.

An Instagram store selling electronics at 70% off.

Business email compromise

Fraudsters spoof a supplier's email and redirect invoice payments to their own account — a costly scam for Bahraini SMEs.

🚩 Confirm changed bank details by phone using a known number; check email address for look-alike typos.

A supplier email announcing 'our bank details have changed'.

Phishing & OTP theft

Fake bank and government messages push victims to fake login pages that harvest OTP codes.

🚩 Banks and government never ask for OTP by link; open official apps directly.

An SMS saying your eKey or bank account needs 're-verification'.

🛟 Been scammed? First hour checklist

Freeze your cards immediately — call your bank's 24/7 hotline.
Tell the bank's fraud team you have been scammed.
Report via the official channel above — get a case reference.
Save every message, screenshot and transaction ID as evidence.

📱 See what real scam messages look like

Real examples, red flags and next steps — see the real scam message gallery →

🛡️ Verify before you trust

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Bank calls

Your bank will never ask for your OTP, PIN or password by phone, SMS or WhatsApp. Hang up and call the number on the back of your card or your bank's official app.

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Official portals only

eKey and government services run through official Bahrain portals — never through links in messages. Report cyber incidents to the National Cyber Security Center.