Residents and citizens are urged to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such agencies to avoid falling victim to these scams.

Fraudulent activities

The department cited several factors contributing to the proliferation of these fraudulent activities. One key reason is the lack of awareness among individuals about the necessity of confirming the existence of a valid licence for labour recruitment agencies that operate on social media platforms.

Fraudsters take advantage of families during their times of heightened need for domestic workers. Moreover, these unlicensed agencies often lure customers with significantly lower labour recruitment costs compared to licensed establishments.

The statement from the Judicial Department outlined the significant risks associated with the proliferation of this phenomenon, including financial losses, the difficulty of apprehending culprits and fraudsters, and the fact that male or female workers recruited and supplied by these agencies often violate UAE residency laws.

Verify

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) issued a stern warning, urging residents and citizens to avoid falling into this fraud by engaging with officially licensed agencies responsible for the recruitment and provision of domestic workers.