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Dubai warns public against “anti-terrorism clearance” scam

Dubai authorities warned the public against a circulating fraud scheme to make people pay for a clearance that is non-existent.

This fabricated document is an “anti-terrorism clearance” that allegedly clears an individual’s name from being involved in any terrorist activities, reported Gulf News.

The certificate also bears the name of the Government of the UAE, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, as well as the signature of the DFSA deputy director.

Reports stated that the people behind this scheme would lure their victims by telling them that there’s a hefty fund or parcel waiting to be shipped for them. However, some payments including the anti-terrorism clearance must be settled first.

Once the payment has been transferred, the scammers would no longer contact the victims.

The DFSA already clarified that they’re not issuing any this kind of document.

“The DFSA does not issue any certificates for the purpose of clearing an individual or any products from involvement in any terrorist activities,” the agency stated.

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