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Warnings and advisories from the bodies that actually regulate money in the UAE — the Central Bank, SCA, DFSA, FSRA, VARA and Dubai Police — alongside reported coverage of scams, every item linked to its source. Mizanek only republishes official statements and published news; it never accuses anyone itself. Always verify a firm on the official register before you act.
- News coverageScam warning· 8 Sep 2026
Visa scam sites on rise: How they work and how to avoid them
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Central Bank (CBUAE)Scam warning· 7 Sep 2026
Kuwait orders banks to keep all cash in vaults
Kuwait has taken another step in its bid to stem money laundering by telling banks to stop storing cash outside their vaults. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is giving the country’s lenders until the end of 2026 to comply with the new instructions, which were published in local media last week. The decision follows […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 4 Sep 2026
UAE suppliers given 24 hours to remove counterfeit goods under new anti-fraud rules
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 1 Sep 2026
Trump plans to hit back against Iran, Algeria seeks wildfire death penalty and UAE residents face scam alert
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Dubai PoliceScam warning· 25 Aug 2026
Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 11 Aug 2026
Kuwait threatens deportation in clampdown on illegal businesses
Kuwait has warned its foreign residents that they face expulsion if they are found to be involved in unlicensed businesses, as the Gulf state tightens its regulation of commercial activity. A new law was published in the official gazette on Sunday, to be enforced six months on from the date of publication, according to state […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 24 Jul 2026
Kuwait tightens rules for jewellers in anti-money laundering push
Kuwait is asking local jewellers to tighten action against suspected money laundering and terror funding as the Gulf nation seeks to have its name removed from a “grey list” designation imposed by an international watchdog. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Kuwait to its grey list in February and decided at its June […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 23 Jul 2026
Danish consulate in UAE warns of surge in fraudulent Schengen visa applications
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Dubai PoliceScam warning· 18 Jul 2026
Dubai Police issue warning over scam adverts offering visas and jobs for cash
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 16 Jul 2026
Crypto gang members who impersonated police jailed after £4m fraud spree
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 2 Jul 2026
India’s Bank of Baroda agrees $600m payout in NMC fraud case
Bank of Baroda, one of India’s largest lenders, has agreed a $600 million out-of-court settlement in the NMC Health fraud case. The India-listed bank was one of three defendants in the $5.4 billion claim brought by Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), administrator of the collapsed Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company. A&M alleges that NMC’s founder, Indian-born BR […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 1 Jul 2026
Baghdad recovers $14.5 million in Iraqi Airways fraud case
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 16 Jun 2026
India suspends Telegram over medical entrance exam fraud concerns
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 15 Dec 2025
'How can I report scam messages in the UAE?'
— Reported by The National — Business.
Read the source ↗ - DFSA (DIFC)Scam warning· 16 Jun 2026
Beware of scammers impersonating DFSA-authorised firms
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DIFC's regulator) publishes consumer alerts about fraudsters who clone or impersonate licensed firms. Always confirm contact details against the DFSA public register and its Alerts page.
Read the source ↗ - Central Bank (CBUAE)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Only CBUAE-licensed banks and finance companies may take deposits or lend
The Central Bank of the UAE regulates banks, finance companies and exchange houses. Anyone offering deposits, loans or 'savings schemes' without a CBUAE licence is operating illegally — verify before handing over money.
Open the official site ↗ - Dubai PoliceAdvisory· 16 Jun 2026
Report investment or online fraud to Dubai Police eCrime
If you've been targeted or have already paid, stop sending money and report it through the Dubai Police eCrime platform. Acting fast improves the chance of tracing funds and warning others.
Open the official site ↗ - Securities Authority (SCA)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Check any investment firm on the SCA register before you deal with it
The Securities & Commodities Authority licenses firms that may offer securities and investment services in the UAE. If a promoter — especially of forex, crypto or 'guaranteed' returns — isn't on the register, treat them as unlicensed and walk away.
Open the official site ↗ - VARA (crypto)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Verify a virtual-asset provider's licence with VARA before investing
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licenses crypto and virtual-asset service providers. Most 'crypto investment' scams use unlicensed platforms — check VARA before depositing, and never pay a fee to 'unlock' withdrawals.
Open the official site ↗ - FSRA (ADGM)Scam warning· 16 Jun 2026
ADGM's FSRA warns on unauthorised entities — check the register
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market publishes warnings about entities falsely claiming to be authorised in ADGM. Verify any ADGM-based firm on the public register before investing.
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Think you've been targeted?
Don't send more money, and don't pay any "fee" to release profits. Check the offer with our scam detector, verify the firm on the official register, and report it via Dubai Police eCrime.