Dubai Police warn Telangana youth against fake visa and job offers

Dubai Police have warned people, including vulnerable job seekers, against fraudulent visa and employment offers circulated through social media and messaging apps. The Anti-Fraud Centre urged people to use authorised agencies and verify visa-related offers only through official channels.

Dubai: Dubai Police urged people to exercise caution and avoid being misled by false promises of visas and job offers.

The police keep alerting people as scammers increasingly target job seekers with fake work visas and employment offers. Fraudsters promise guaranteed jobs or visa sponsorships that have no legal basis, often asking for upfront payments.

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The Anti-Fraud Centre at the Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation has issued a warning about the growing number of fraudulent advertisements and messages promising work, residency, or visit visas in exchange for money.

It’s noteworthy to mention that Telangana youth are one of the highly vulnerable groups that frequently fall victim to such scams.

These deceptive ads are being shared on social media and messaging apps, often using the names of unlicensed companies or falsely presenting themselves as official entities to trick victims and steal their money.

As part of its ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” awareness campaign, the Centre emphasises the importance of submitting all visa applications through authorised, legally licensed agencies and avoiding transactions with intermediaries or unreliable sources.

It also highlighted the necessity of verifying the authenticity of any visa-related offers or procedures exclusively via official channels.

The Centre noted that awareness and verification of service sources are the first line of defence against fraud and urged the community to remain vigilant, avoiding false promises related to obtaining visas or jobs through illegal means.

The public was also warned plainly not to be swayed by guarantees of visas or employment secured outside lawful channels, which the Centre described as misleading promises designed to exploit people seeking work or residency.