Criminals apprehended in Dubai for peddling phony traffic ticket reductions
In a recent crackdown, Dubai Police have arrested a group of fraudsters who were running a deceptive social media campaign offering fake discounts on traffic fines. The fraudsters were exploiting stolen bank card information to pay the full amount of traffic fines online, while victims were asked to pay cash in person, believing they were receiving legitimate discounts.
This scheme, which constitutes a dual criminal offense involving both theft of financial data and fraudulent misrepresentation, has been actively investigated by the Anti-Fraud Centre under the General Department of Criminal Investigation. Dubai Police categorize such scams as illegal and urge the public to avoid unofficial channels.
It's important to note that while legitimate discounts on traffic fines do exist in Dubai, they are provided officially by government bodies like the RTA (Roads and Traffic Authority). These include early payment discounts of up to 35%, timely payment plan discounts of 25%, amnesty discounts during special holidays and events, and reduction requests considered on a case-by-case basis for minor violations or emergencies.
Dubai Police emphasize the importance of relying only on authorized platforms for payment and remind residents to report any suspicious activities via the "Police Eye" feature on the Dubai Police app or by contacting the 901 call center.
The arrests were not mentioned in the article titled "Dubai Police arrest two for using victims' bank accounts in online fraud scheme." However, the details of the two individuals arrested in that case are not provided in this article.
The public is advised to exercise caution and only trust official channels for settling traffic fines to avoid falling victim to such scams.
- The Anti-Fraud Centre, operating under the General Department of Criminal Investigation, is investigating cases of cybersecurity threats in the realm of finance, involving scammers who use stolen bank card information for fraudulent activities related to criminal justice, such as the recent deceptive social media campaign promising fake discounts on traffic fines.
- It's crucial for the public to stay informed about general-news topics, like the ongoing investigations into financial fraud, cybersecurity breaches, and internet-based crime-and-justice issues, to protect themselves from falling victims to these sophisticated scams that attempt to exploit vulnerable individuals.
- In an effort to ensure the safety of residents, Dubai Police are continuously monitoring various technology platforms for signs of illegal activity, hoping to address concerns regarding fraudulent activities like the fake traffic fine discount schemes, and other related incidents that could compromise the financial wellbeing of the general public.
