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The TRA Quickly Responded To Worrying Text Messages Circling Social Media About Fines For VPN Users

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Fear not folks, if you’re a VPN user in the UAE, it looks like the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is NOT coming to get you.

Despite the worrying messages circling social media, the TRA quickly issued a statement responding to the rumours.

Residents began to worry after some received these text messages

“UAE Telecom noticed that you using VPN or calling cards on or inside the country. You are fined at 5,000AED. Please report at Bur Dubai police station.”

Hoax message

The message asked residents to pay AED5,000 for using VPN’s illegally

Fortunately the TRA responded to the messages quickly, warning residents that there is absolutely no truth in them.

Etisalat confirmed the statement

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