Dubai Police warn jobseekers against fake part-time offers

Dubai Police have warned jobseekers against fraudulent part-time employment offers designed to steal banking information or involve individuals in illegal financial transactions.

The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation stressed that legitimate part time job opportunities come from legally licensed businesses with verifiable identities and addresses.

Genuine offers also include clear employment terms, the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and proper recruitment procedures.

The authority explained that scammers frequently exploit people looking for additional income by advertising attractive part-time opportunities with easy earnings that turn out to be a scam.

These may involve attempts to obtain applicants’ banking details or persuading them to make illegal financial transfers linked to criminal activities.

A dangerous sign includes an employer asking applicants to receive money into their personal bank accounts and transfer it to another party in exchange for a commission.

Applicants are urged to check company names and registration details through official channels and ensure they are communicating with a legitimate, identifiable employer.

The authority also stressed that jobseekers should never pay fees to secure employment. 

It also reminded the public against sharing banking information or one-time passwords (OTPs) with individuals or companies claiming to offer employment, alongside avoiding clicking unfamiliar links received through social media or messaging applications.

The warning comes as part of Dubai Police’s participation in the Ministry of Interior’s “A Safe UAE Starts with Your Digital Awareness” campaign.

Jobseekers encountering fraudulent job offers, suspicious accounts or potentially malicious links are advised to report them through the Dubai Police eCrime platform or by calling 901.