The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to residents about a scam involving fake calls that impersonate the authority. The ministry cautioned individuals to be vigilant when receiving such calls, as scammers are using this tactic to deceive unsuspecting residents.
In an official statement, the ministry confirmed its legitimate contact numbers, emphasizing that residents should only trust these numbers for any communication with the authority. The official number provided by the ministry is 00971 800 44444 and the emergency number for UAE citizens is 00971 80024. Residents are urged to contact these numbers directly if they need assistance or have concerns about suspicious calls.
The ministry's warning aims to protect residents from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes and shows the importance of verifying the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from the UAE authorities.