Dubai Police dismantle cyber gang involved in banking data theft via fake links

As part of their ongoing efforts to combat cyber fraud, Dubai Police, represented by the Anti-Fraud Centre, arrested a gang specialising in luring victims through fake links impersonating various organizations, including restaurants, delivery companies, and promotional offers.

Dubai Police warned the community to avoid clicking on links from untrustworthy sources, even if they appear to come from recognized entities. They also encouraged community members to report suspicious links immediately at the nearest police station or through the ‘Police Eye’ feature on the Dubai Police App and the eCrime platform.

The Police revealed that the criminal scheme involved sending SMS messages or links with fake names and offers from well-known organizations to deceive victims into thinking they were legitimate. “Once a victim clicks on the link and enters their banking information, the gang uses that data to withdraw funds,” they added.

Additionally, Dubai Police noted, "Specialized teams at the Anti-Fraud Centre, in collaboration with relevant authorities, successfully analysed the patterns of these fraudulent messages and tracked suspicious online activities, resulting in the identification and arrest of the gang members, as well as the seizure of the electronic tools used in these crimes."