UAE - There is no stopping the scammers from inventing new fraudulent ways once the old ones are exposed. All residents can do is stay vigilant and cross-check before acting on any SMS/Email/Whatsapp msg they receive.

A new ATM scam is doing the rounds in the UAE. Residents reported about messages they have been receiving from unknown numbers informing them about their ATM card being blocked.

The reason for the block is failing to update info on the card, the SMS reads. The fraudsters then ask the customers to call them on a contact number provided to fix the blocked ATM card.