{
  "id": 3309353,
  "title": "Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dubai-police-issue-warning-over-online-visa-and-job-scams-3309353",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:06:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/25/dubai-police-fake-visa-job-offer-warning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Police warned the public about online scams promising jobs and visas for payment. Fraudsters frequently employ fake company names or impersonate official organizations, utilizing social media and messaging platforms to deceive unsuspecting victims. The Dubai Police anti-fraud center highlighted the significance of completing visa and other critical transactions via official channels, urging caution against deceptive promises of visas or jobs acquired illegally. The public was directed to report fraudulent activity via the Dubai Police smart app, the eCrime platform for cybercrime reports, or by calling 901. To avoid labor and visa fraud, individuals should adhere to the following precautions: obtain an offer letter from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and signed by the authorized manager; verify the job offer's validity using its reference number on the MOHRE website; recognize that a visit or tourist entry permit does not permit work in the UAE; verify the company's details through the National Economic Register; contact MOHRE for contract and recruitment inquiries; confirm the validity of entry permits/visas on the GDRFA or eChannels platform; and note that residency visas cannot be processed for applications outside the UAE, requiring entry with a valid permit and remaining within the country until the residency visa is granted.",
  "summary": "Dubai Police on Tuesday issued a renewed warning to the public over the threat posed by online fraudsters claiming to offer jobs and visas in exchange for cash. The force said scammers – often using the names of unlicensed companies, or posing as official bodies – were increasingly using social media and messaging apps in an effort to deceive victims. The anti-fraud centre at Dubai Police – as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dubai-police-issue-warning-over-online-visa-and-job-scams",
        "published": "2026-08-25T17:06:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}