Scammers try to SIM-swap Dubai citizens hours after Iranian missile strikes

Scammers targeted Dubai citizens mere hours after missiles struck the city, attempting to gain access to their bank accounts, police have warned.

Financially motivated cybercriminals are contacting citizens under the guise of Dubai Crisis Management, a fictitious department ostensibly tied to Dubai Police, in attempts to gather information that could be used in SIM-swap attacks.

The police said that the fraudsters are impersonating officials to acquire "sensitive information, including UAE Pass credentials and Emirates ID details, from vulnerable individuals rocked by the deadly Iranian missile attacks on Saturday."

"Dubai Police caution that disclosing such data may enable criminals to carry out SIM swap operations and gain unauthorized access to bank accounts through mobile banking applications," the police announced on Sunday.

"Dubai Police affirm that they do not request confidential information or verification codes via telephone calls or text messages under any circumstances."

SIM swapping involves gathering details on individuals in ...