Fraudsters are posing as insurance brokers and advertising services at below-market prices to deceive motorists. Getty ImagesInfoMinistry of Interior warns of sophisticated methods to lure drivers into fraudulent dealsThe NationalJuly 14, 2026
UAE car owners are being targeted by fraudsters posing as vehicle insurance brokers, advertising fake deals at unrealistically low prices.
Motorists are manipulated through a false sense of value and urgency, leading them to transfer payments directly to scammers.
The Ministry of Interior urges drivers to verify insurers are legitimate and operating on approved digital platforms before making payments.
A national workshop in Abu Dhabi brought together police, prosecutors, the Central Bank and regulators to develop a cyber crime strategy.
