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United Arab Emirates

Passport-suspension SMS demands an address declaration

Channel

SMS · Website

Target

Individuals

Warning

How the approach works

A text claims the passport is suspended and threatens a travel restriction and AED 50,000 penalty unless the recipient declares a residential address. ICP warned about impersonation of GDRFA.

What they wanted

Financial fraud, according to institutional warning

Reported outcome

Not established

Source & context

Gulf News reporting ICP warning

Published: 2024-07-06 (displayed update)

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Message excerpt

Please declare your residential address, otherwise you shall be held liable.

Gulf News reporting ICP warning

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