Dubai Police's Anti-Fraud Centre, part of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, issued a warning on Saturday about a rise in fake part-time job advertisements targeting residents looking for extra income. fraudsters post attractive part-time offers and then either steal the applicant's banking details or pressure them into carrying out money transfers linked to criminal activity. One red flag police highlighted: being asked to receive funds into a personal bank account and then forward them elsewhere in exchange for a commission, a pattern often tied to money laundering schemes.
Dubai Police urged jobseekers to verify a company's legal status and identity before sharing any personal information or accepting an offer. Genuine part-time positions, the force said, come from licensed businesses with verifiable addresses and clearly stated terms covering pay, duties and the rights of both employer and employee. Fake listings, by contrast, tend to skip those details and instead push urgency and promises of high pay for minimal effort.
Residents were specifically told never to pay a fee to secure a part-time job, and never to hand over banking credentials or one-time passwords (OTPs) to a prospective employer, regardless of how convincing the offer sounds.
The advisory is part of Dubai Police's involvement in the Ministry of Interior's "A Safe UAE Starts with Your Digital Awareness" campaign, launched for Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October to raise public understanding of online fraud and cybercrime tactics circulating across the Emirates.
Anyone who comes across a suspicious job offer is encouraged to report it through Dubai Police's eCrime platform or by calling 901, the force's dedicated line for such complaints.