A resident of Dubai lost all her savings in a few minutes

A flight attendant of Portuguese origin lost all her savings in the amount of 200 thousand dirhams as a result of an ingenious telephone fraud. This incident happened quickly and mercilessly, in a matter of minutes.

A woman who has been living in the United Arab Emirates for more than four years has faced the threat of phone scams, despite the fact that she has always been extremely careful and avoided answering calls from unfamiliar numbers. However, after a long night flight, she found herself in a vulnerable state and decided to answer the phone, thinking it was a call from a friend.

The scammers, who introduced themselves as employees of Emirates NBD bank, informed her about winning a prize of 150 thousand dirhams. Using cunning and false promises, the scammers convinced her to update the banking application to the latest version of ENBD X, claiming that it was necessary to receive the prize. The naive woman succumbed to their tricks, revealing her bank details and password to log in to the application.

Thus, the scammers gained access to her account and distracted her with various requests in 15 minutes so that she would not notice the bank notifications. As a result, all her savings were transferred to three different accounts. The victim, realizing her naivety, expressed disappointment in herself and called for vigilance in dealing with such situations.

This case is another reminder of the need to be on your guard in the online space. Scammers are constantly improving their methods, and it is important to maintain a high level of awareness in order to avoid becoming a victim of such scams.

In the modern world, phone fraud cases are becoming more common. According to statistics, the number of scams of this type has increased by 30% over the past year, which underlines the urgency of the problem. Citizens, especially those living in countries with a high level of economic development, are at risk of losing funds due to careless actions.

The experience of the injured Dubai resident is becoming a lesson for all of us. No one is immune from fraud, and the only way to protect your savings is to be vigilant and follow the online banking security guidelines.

In conclusion, remember that education and awareness are your best protection. Be careful, don't trust unverified sources, and keep an eye on your finances with caution.