11 Phone Scammers Have Been Jailed After Sending Fraudulent Messages To Residents

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The UAE police have arrested 11 people in relation to phone scams, all across the UAE. 

The Abu Dhabi-Dubai task force tracked down the scammers – who were sending UAE residents false messages about winning cash prizes, and asking for bank details to transfer the winnings. 

According to Khaleej Times, the gang was found with evidence including credit cards, banknotes, cheque books, SIM cards and money – it was all confiscated. 

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The authorities warn against sharing information via online services 

Read: Footage: A Woman Tells Abu Dhabi Police How She Was Nearly Duped In Clever Phone Scam

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