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The UAE police have arrested 11 people in relation to phone scams, all across the UAE.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Abu\u00a0Dhabi-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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to Khaleej Times, the gang was found with evidence including credit cards, banknotes, cheque books, SIM cards and money – it was all confiscated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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The authorities warn against sharing information via online services\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Read: Footage: A Woman Tells Abu Dhabi Police How She Was Nearly Duped In Clever Phone Scam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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