Dubai fraud reports fall in 2026 as police step up scam fight
Dubai: Fraud reports in Dubai declined in 2026 compared with the previous year, with Dubai Police attributing the improvement in part to coordinated awareness efforts involving more than 25 government and semi-government entities under its Be Aware of Fraud campaign. The announcement was made at the Aware Family Anti-Fraud Forum, organised by the General Department of Criminal Investigation at…
Dubai Police reported a decline in fraud cases in 2026, attributing the reduction to coordinated awareness efforts under the Be Aware of Fraud campaign involving over 25 government and semi-government entities. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, emphasized the importance of proactive policing, public awareness, and stronger institutional partnerships in combating fraud.
The Anti-Fraud Centre, established two years ago, has improved the handling of fraud reports and response efficiency by analyzing criminal patterns and strengthening coordination with relevant authorities. Experts discussed emerging cybercrime methods and practical prevention measures at the Aware Family Anti-Fraud Forum, which coincided with the Year of the Family and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The forum highlighted the critical role of an informed family as the first line of defense against attempted fraud and emphasized the need for public awareness and prompt reporting. Senior officials from various departments attended the event, where they honored those supporting the campaign and reaffirmed the importance of informed families, institutional cooperation, and proactive prevention in protecting the community from sophisticated fraud schemes.
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