Financial Scams Target UAE: SCA Warns of Fake DFM Site, Imposters

• UAE flags unauthorized firms and impersonation schemes
• Regulator identifies fake websites posing as DFM and licensed companies
• It urges the public to verify licenses through official SCA platform

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued a series of investor alerts, cautioning the public on fraudulent financial schemes currently targeting the country. 

The warnings, shared on X, highlight impersonation tactics, fake websites, and unlicensed companies offering financial services without regulatory approval.

Fake DFM Site & Unlicensed Firms Operating Illegally

The SCA reported that scammers had developed a website mimicking the official platform of the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The site used the DFM’s branding to deceive users into believing they were interacting with a legitimate institution. 

This scheme is part of a growing trend where fraudsters exploit trusted names to lure investors into disclosing personal or financial data.

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Illegal Financial Activity by Unlicensed Firms

A number of companies were found to be operating within the UAE w…

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