Dubai GDRFA cautions public over fake UAE visa ads after celebrity arrest
Dubai's GDRFA has issued a warning about fraudulent UAE visa promotions on social media following the arrest of a celebrity promoter. Residents are urged to use official channels only.
GDRFA flags fake UAE visa scams on social media after celebrity promoter detained
Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has issued a public warning against fraudulent UAE visa advertisements circulating on social media platforms, Google News AE reports, following the arrest of a celebrity who had been promoting such offers.
The authority urged residents and prospective visitors to rely exclusively on official government channels when applying for or inquiring about UAE visas, cautioning that misleading promotions by unofficial figures can result in financial loss and legal complications for applicants.
The arrested individual had used their public profile to advertise visa services that authorities deemed illegitimate. The GDRFA did not publicly identify the celebrity by name in its advisory.
Officials stressed that any visa-related service not authorised through recognised government platforms should be treated with suspicion. Individuals who encounter such advertisements online are encouraged to report them to the relevant authorities rather than engage with the promoters directly.
Source: Google News AE