Dubai Police Bust Gang Scamming Car Sellers with Fake Cheques
Dubai Police have apprehended a husband and wife duo involved in a fraudulent scheme that targeted car sellers through classified websites.
The suspects posed as legitimate buyers, issuing forged cheques to acquire vehicles before exporting them out of the country.
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The criminal operation involved one gang member contacting sellers under the guise of purchasing their vehicles, while another impersonated a company representative to finalize ownership transfers.
After the transaction, the car was immediately shipped abroad, often before the sellers could verify the authenticity of the cheques.
The Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Fraud Centre received multiple reports of similar scams, revealing that the gang had been operating both inside and outside the UAE.
They specifically targeted high-value vehicles and created a sense of urgency during transactions, often conducting them late at night at vehicle registration offices.
Authorities have urged the public to take precautions when selling vehicles, including verifying cheque authenticity with banks and insisting on full payment in cash before transferring ownership.
Residents are encouraged to report any fraudulent activities to the nearest police station or through the Dubai Police eCrime platform.
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