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UAE tour operator arrested for Haj pilgrimage racket that scammed 150 residents

The 44-year-old Indian expat is accused of cheating residents out of millions of dirhams, accepting upfront payments for a pilgrimage that never materialised, and failing to provide refunds

Abu Dhabi businessman loses $20,000 in crypto scam after mistaking scammer for vendor

The Indian national was impressed by the fraudsters business acumen and was convinced of the scheme's authenticity

Dubai resident loses Dh14,000 after placing Dh14 order on fake fast-food website

UAE authorities have issued advisories asking residents to be watchful of social media fraud, take precautions when sharing personal, financial details

Dubai resident speaks of 'living nightmare' after scam turns his phone into global hotline

Thousands worldwide, including many in the UAE, have lost their savings to the audacious crypto scam

Dubai: How Emirati woman escaped black magic trap, triumphed over Dh100 million debt

She recounts her story with Khaleej Times after UAE Supreme Court dismisses payment default case

Dubai: Tonnes of avocados, cherries, onions worth millions stolen in daring heist

Victims — some of whom had to close their shops because of the losses — say the heists were executed with such meticulous planning and finesse that they didn’t see any red flags

UAE: 150 residents left devastated, heartbroken after Haj hopes dashed by travel agency

Pilgrimage hopefuls demand justice even as the Sharjah-based service provider expresses regret and pledges a full refund

We lost everything: UAE and Middle East residents scammed in 'like-and-earn' scheme

Dodgy earning app Sky Media that claimed partnership with YouTube, TikTok and Facebook halts withdrawals and vanishes

Sharjah mum of six loses million of dirhams to crypto scam after being befriended by cybercriminal

The woman had saved the money for her son's wedding and a house purchase

Bagful of cash, passport, diamond ring: 10 instances when Dubai Police saved the day for tourists in UAE

AI-powered lost and found smart system of the authority helped return over 80,000 lost items to owners inside and outside the country