Scams and fraudsters on the rise, UAE central bank warns – ZAWYA

Scams and fraudsters on the rise, UAE central bank warns – ZAWYA

scams and fraudsters on the rise, uae central bank warns bank regulator advises customers what to do, to protect themselves    image used for illustrative purpose. - reuters/samantha sais scammers are back and targeting hapless uae consumers during a time of heightened uncertainty, according to the uae central bank.the apex bank issued a warning on tuesday to alert residents of the resurgence of fraudsters making unsolicited calls and emails to gather personal or financial details of bank customers."the central bank of the uae alerts consumers of the increase in fraudulent activities,“ the regulator said in a statement.the apex bank issued a warning on tuesday to alert residents of the resurgence of fraudsters making unsolicited calls and emails to gather personal or financial details of bank customers.scammers are back and targeting hapless uae consumers during a time of heightened uncertainty, according to the uae central bank."the central bank of the uae alerts consumers of the increase in fraudulent activities,“ the regulator said in a statement."[customers are advised] not to disclose private information such as personal and bank account information to any person or entity,“ it added.phishing attempts, a common way for scammers to obtain valuable information from individuals, including bank account