Dubai Police Warn Residents Against Buying Stolen Credit Cards; Details Inside

Dubai Police are warning people not to fall for websites and pages selling stolen credit cards online after authorities noticed more cases linked to online fraud and cybercrime. The warning comes as criminal groups outside the UAE continue pushing fake offers through suspicious websites, social media pages and messaging apps.

Dubai Police Warn Residents About Stolen Credit Cards Being Sold Online

But police say getting involved in this, even out of curiosity, can land people in serious legal trouble. Some of these platforms promise “cheap cards” or access to banking details that can supposedly be used for shopping online.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Yammahi from Dubai Police’s Anti-Fraud Centre, some residents are still taking risks by buying stolen banking information online without fully understanding the consequences. Under UAE cybercrime laws, people convicted in electronic fraud cases could face prison time and fines reaching Dh2 million.

People Are Losing Money Without Realising It

Dubai Police also said many victims do not even notice when their banking information gets stolen.

Sometimes it starts with a fake website that looks almost identical to a real delivery company, shopping app or service provider. A person enters their card details thinking they are paying for something genuine. Days later, the money disappears from their account.

But by then, tracing the source becomes difficult.

Al Yammahi explained that stolen banking data is often passed around through criminal networks and used weeks after it was first taken. So victims usually struggle to figure out where things went wrong.

For many people, the scam starts with a random payment link sent through text messages or social media chats. One click and the details are gone.

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Police Want Residents To Report Problems Fast

Authorities are urging residents to contact their bank and report any suspicious transactions immediately instead of waiting to “see what happens”.

Quick reporting apparently gives investigators a better chance of freezing transactions or recovering some of the lost money before it moves through multiple accounts.

Also, police are asking people not to trust websites offering unreal discounts, unusual payment methods or stolen card access. If something feels shady, it probably is.

That said, officials believe awareness is still the best defence. Double-checking links, avoiding unknown payment pages and never sharing card details casually can save people from a major headache later.

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