Dubai Police have warned residents against falling victim to fake travel and tourism offers circulating online, particularly during the holiday and summer vacation season, when fraud cases typically increase.
The warning was issued as part of the ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign led by the Anti-Fraud Centre under the General Department of Criminal Investigation.
Authorities said fraudsters are taking advantage of high demand for discounted holiday packages, hotel bookings, and international travel deals by advertising offers at unusually low prices.
Dubai Police said scammers create fake websites and social media accounts promoting travel packages, flight tickets, and hotel stays to lure victims into making quick payments before realizing the transactions are fraudulent.
According to authorities, some fake entities use professionally designed logos, images, and branding that closely resemble legitimate and licensed tourism companies to appear credible.
Scammers also reportedly contact potential victims through phone calls and messaging apps, pressuring them to book immediately by claiming that deals are time-limited or that seats are running out.
Police said many victims only discover the scam after transferring money to personal accounts or suspicious payment links, only to find that the tickets and hotel reservations are fake or unconfirmed. These incidents often lead to financial losses and disrupted travel plans.
Dubai Police urged the public to avoid unrealistic offers and heavily discounted deals that do not match market prices, advising residents to book only through accredited travel agencies and official platforms.
Authorities also stressed the importance of verifying links before entering personal or banking details, noting that fraudulent websites often closely mimic legitimate ones with slight changes in spelling or domain names.
Residents were further warned against sending money to unknown or personal accounts and were advised never to share bank card details, passwords, or security codes with untrusted parties.
Dubai Police encouraged the public to report suspicious websites and scam incidents through the official “e-Crime” platform or by calling 901 for non-emergency cases.
