UAE authorities highlight six red flags in social media domestic worker scams
Red flags to watch for
UAE authorities have highlighted six warning signs that a domestic worker advertisement on social media may be a fraud, outlining the legal repercussions for those behind such schemes.
Signs identified by MOHRE and experts
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) together with legal experts point to requests for payment into personal bank accounts, demands for upfront fees, the use of unverifiable trade names and pressure to make urgent payments as key indicators that families should halt any money transfer.
Why people fall victim
Officials note that the attraction of unusually low prices, the wish to save money and the pressing need for household assistance are the main reasons individuals become ensnared by these deceptive offers.
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