DUBAI: The banks in UAE have issued a strict warning to their residents, including expatriates, as various types of frauds are on the rise. The banks came forward with such warnings to avoid falling prey to various types of frauds in the city. The bank officials said that customers are likely to be duped by fake messages ranging from fake job offers to suspended passports.

Fake messages are sent to leak financial information of customers by pretending to be government officials. The local banks have sent warnings to their customers through e-mails and phone messages. Let's look at some of the important cheating methods.

1. Recharge mobile phone or toll account
When you search something on Google on mobile phones, some illegal websites may appear. UAE residents have already been warned which sites are fake. It is a warning that customers should strictly verify the account to which the money is being sent before making money transactions.

2. False job offers
This is how more people are being cheated in the UAE. Sometimes you may get fake messages claiming that you can get the best daily income jobs. The warning says to avoid these opportunities. It is possible to receive fake messages from unknown WhatsApp numbers, SMS, e-mail etc., claiming to be recruiters for leading companies. There is also a warning to avoid this.

3. Calls from bank
In some cases, fraudsters may contact customers pretending to be officials from the bank. Such calls come on the pretext of wanting to know more information. In case of calls, customers should contact the bank immediately. The bank has also warned that the bank will never make calls to get your information.