Authorities urge the public to stay alert as cyber fraudsters continue to develop more sophisticated tactics.
Dubai Police have closed 103 fraudulent social media accounts during the second quarter of the year as part of ongoing efforts to tackle online scams and safeguard the public from increasingly sophisticated cyber fraud threats.
The figures were announced during a performance review meeting held by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, chaired by Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs. The meeting focused on crime trends, key indicators and operational performance during the quarter.
Al Shamsi highlighted the importance of addressing emerging crimes, especially fraud and cybercrime, through stronger collaboration between law enforcement authorities, government entities and the wider community.
He called on residents to remain cautious, protect their personal and financial information, avoid engaging with suspicious individuals or entities, and promptly report any suspected scams or fraudulent activity.
Officials at the meeting reviewed cases reported to the Anti-Fraud Centre, assessed evolving fraud techniques used by cybercriminals and discussed measures to improve early detection and strengthen response mechanisms.
The session also examined the outcomes of field operations conducted by specialised investigation teams, with a focus on boosting crime prevention efforts, operational efficiency and proactive policing.
Dubai Police reported that crime indicators in the first half of the year recorded a decline across several categories, reflecting the impact of continued prevention strategies and enforcement initiatives.
