Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have issued a fresh warning to motorists about a surge in fraudulent text messages circulating across the UAE that falsely claim recipients owe unpaid toll fees. These scam messages — often labelled as “Darb-Alert” or similar toll notices — attempt to trick drivers into clicking suspicious links that lead to fake payment sites designed to steal personal details or banking information.
According to the advisory, the phoney texts typically state that a driver has outstanding toll charges, sometimes even threatening fines or penalties if immediate payment isn’t made. But police stressed that legitimate toll operators do not demand payments via unsolicited SMS, nor do they employ threatening or urgent language to force quick action.
Authorities urged motorists not to reply to, click on, or engage with any SMS that appears unfamiliar or suspicious. Responding can confirm your number as active to scammers and may expose your personal data. Instead, drivers are advised to use only official government platforms or licensed apps when checking or settling toll fees.
Police also highlighted common red flags of scam alerts — including messages from unrecognised numbers, generic greetings like “Dear Customer,” or links that wygląda nearly identical to official sites but redirect to phishing pages.
To help combat the growing problem, drivers are encouraged to immediately report suspected scam messages to authorities so they can track and counter such fraud attempts. By staying vigilant and relying on verified channels for payment, motorists can protect their financial information and avoid falling victim to cybercriminal schemes.
