Dubai Police has warned residents and travellers about the sharp rise in travel booking fraud and fake holiday offers circulating online during the summer vacation season. The alert was issued as part of the Force’s ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign led by the Anti-Fraud Centre under the General Department of Criminal Investigation.

According to Dubai Police, scammers are taking advantage of the growing demand for discounted holiday packages, airline tickets, and hotel reservations by promoting unrealistic offers through fake websites and fraudulent social media accounts.

Authorities said fraudsters are designing fake platforms that imitate genuine travel agencies and tourism companies ...