Dubai:Dubai Police have issued a warning to jobseekers about fraudulent part-time job offers that are designed to steal banking information or involve individuals in illegal financial transactions.
According to Wam, the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation emphasized that legitimate part-time job opportunities come from legally licensed businesses with verifiable identities and addresses. Genuine offers include clear employment terms, the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and proper recruitment procedures.
This warning is part of Dubai Police's participation in the Ministry of Interior's 'A Safe UAE Starts with Your Digital Awareness' campaign, launched in conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October to raise public awareness about online fraud and cybercrime. The Anti-Fraud Centre noted that scammers often exploit people seeking additional income by advertising attractive part-time opportunities that turn out to be fraudulent.
These fraudulent schemes may involve attempts to obtain applicants' banking details or persuade them to facilitate illegal financial transfers linked to criminal activities. Dubai Police have urged jobseekers to verify the identity and legal status of any company offering employment before sharing personal information, accepting an offer, or transferring money.
Applicants are advised to check company names and registration details through official channels and ensure they are communicating with a legitimate, identifiable employer. The centre also advises jobseekers not to pay fees to secure employment and warns against sharing banking information or one-time passwords (OTPs) with individuals or companies claiming to offer employment.
Jobseekers are also encouraged to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links received through social media or messaging applications. The Anti-Fraud Centre highlighted a particular warning sign in which an employer asks applicants to receive money into their personal bank accounts and transfer it to another party in exchange for a commission. Such requests should be met with immediate cessation of communication, as they may be linked to illegal financial activities.
Dubai Police urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid responding to suspicious employment advertisements, particularly those promising easy earnings without clear recruitment procedures. The Anti-Fraud Centre encourages anyone encountering fraudulent job offers, suspicious accounts, or potentially malicious links to report them through the Dubai Police eCrime platform or by calling 901.
Dubai Police reaffirmed that public awareness and careful verification are essential to preventing online fraud and protecting jobseekers from financial exploitation.