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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
How a fraudster in Dubai used ‘magic ink' to to pull off a fake bank loan scam
He used disappearing 'magic ink' to change cheque details after victims signed them/ Image: Dubai police Dubai Police have apprehended an Asian man who orchestrated a sophisticated scam involving the use of 'magic ink' to create fake bank documents and con victims under the guise of facilitating bank loans. According to an official statement by Dubai Police, the man posed as a legitimate banking professional and used fraudulent identification, including fake business cards and a fabricated job ID, to deceive individuals in need of financial services. Victims were led to believe that the fraudster had the ability to secure bank loans on their behalf. In return, they were asked to pay fees and provide signed documents. The scam came to light after multiple complaints were filed by victims, prompting an investigation by the Fraud Prevention Center, a specialized division within Dubai Police. Police detailed that the conman employed two distinct yet interconnected tactics to exploit his victims: Fake Account Opening Charges: The fraudster would first convince victims to sign documents related to supposed "account opening fees." These documents were presented as formalities necessary for securing the bank loan. Victims would pay upfront sums, believing these were standard banking procedures. Cheque Forgery Using Magic Ink: In the second stage, the scammer requested cheques from victims. He would fill out key cheque details, such as the payee name and amount, using 'magic ink', a special ink that disappears after a short time. Meanwhile, the victims would sign the cheques using a regular pen, unaware of the disappearing ink. Once the cheque details vanished, the fraudster would rewrite the cheques, inserting his own name and altering the amount. Armed with knowledge of the victims' bank balances, he manipulated the cheques for maximum financial gain. In their official advisory, Dubai Police urged the public to remain alert and cautious when engaging with anyone offering banking or financial services outside official channels. They emphasized several important safety measures: Do not deal with unofficial intermediaries claiming they can secure bank loans or services in exchange for money. Always verify the identity of financial representatives by checking their official company-issued IDs. Use your own pen when signing any financial documents, especially cheques. Contact the bank directly if there's any doubt about a representative's authenticity. Dubai Police reiterated that these precautions are vital in preventing such scams and protecting personal finances from exploitation. Authorities encouraged community members to promptly report any suspicious activity or cybercrime through the Dubai Police smart app or the eCrime platform. These tools are designed to enable quick and efficient responses to financial fraud, phishing, and other tech-enabled crimes. Dubai Police concluded by reaffirming their 'unwavering commitment to pursuing individuals who threaten community safety or attempt to take money from others unlawfully.'
Al Etihad
7 hours ago
- Al Etihad
Dubai Police arrest fraudster who used 'magic ink' to deceive victims
20 June 2025 13:21 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)The Dubai Police Fraud Prevention Team at the General Department of Criminal Investigation and Criminology successfully apprehended an Asian fraudster who used 'Magic Ink Fraud' to deceive his fraudster convinced individuals into believing he could assist them in obtaining bank loans in exchange for money, then provided them with fake documents printed with 'Magic ink Fraud', which vanished shortly after they received Police confirmed that the Fraud Prevention Center arrested the fraudster after receiving reports from victims about his crimes. They explained that he had deceived them with fake business cards and a job ID, impersonating a bank police noted that the fraudster employed two deceptive tactics to mislead his victims. First, he convinced them to sign documents, such as 'Account opening fees', in exchange for second tactic involved obtaining a cheque from the victims, writing the cheque details with magic ink fraud while they signed with a regular pen. Once the ink vanished, he substituted their names with his own and altered the amount, using his knowledge of their bank Police urged community members to remain vigilant against modern fraud tactics, warning them not to engage with unofficial entities or individuals claiming they can facilitate banking transactions in exchange for they highlighted the importance of verifying the identity of representatives from financial institutions by checking their official ID. Additionally, they encouraged using a personal pen to complete any forms or cheques and advised contacting the financial institution directly to confirm the representative's identity if there are any doubts. Dubai Police also called on community members to promptly report cybercrimes using the Dubai Police smart app or the eCrime platform, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to pursuing individuals who threaten community safety or attempt to unlawfully take money from others.
Khaleej Times
7 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Police arrest fraudster using 'Magic Ink' to provide fake bank loans
Dubai Police have arrested an Asian man using 'magic ink' to provide fake bank loans to victims. The fraudster conned individuals into believing he could assist them in obtaining bank loans in exchange for money. He then gave them fake documents printed with the 'magic ink', which vanished shortly after they received them. In a statement, the Dubai Police confirmed that the Fraud Prevention Center arrested the fraudster after receiving reports from victims about his crimes. They explained that he deceived them with fake business cards and a job ID, impersonating a bank. The police noted that the fraudster employed two deceptive tactics to mislead his victims. First, he convinced them to sign documents, such as 'Account opening fees', in exchange for money. His second tactic involved obtaining a cheque from the victims, writing the cheque details with magic ink fraud while they signed with a regular pen. Once the ink vanished, he substituted their names with his own and altered the amount, using his knowledge of their bank balances. How to stay safe from such frauds Dubai Police urged community members to remain vigilant against modern fraud tactics, warning them not to engage with unofficial entities or individuals claiming they can facilitate banking transactions in exchange for money. They also highlighted the importance of verifying the identity of representatives from financial institutions by checking their official ID. Additionally, they encouraged using a personal pen to complete any forms or cheques and advised contacting the financial institution directly to confirm the representative's identity if there are any doubts. The police also called on community members to promptly report cybercrimes using the Dubai Police smart app or the eCrime platform, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to pursuing individuals who threaten community safety or attempt to take money from others unlawfully.
Khaleej Times
12 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: European tourist jailed for shoplifting designer handbag worth Dh7000
A female European tourist has been sentenced to one month in jail for shoplifting a designer handbag worth Dh7,000 from a luxury retail store at a mall in Dubai. She will be deported after serving time in prison. According to court records, the incident – which occurred recently – was reported after a vigilant shop attendant noticed the disappearance of the handbag shortly after a group of five individuals, one man and four women, visited the store posing as customers. According to the store employee, the group engaged him in conversation under the pretext of asking about product prices. After they left, the employee grew suspicious and reviewed the in-store surveillance footage, which exposed the theft in detail. The video showed one of the women discreetly grabbing the high-value handbag while the rest of the group kept the staff distracted. The coordinated distraction and swift execution of the theft pointed to a deliberate act of shoplifting. Dubai Police launched an investigation immediately after receiving the report. A criminal investigation team from Dubai Police reviewed the footage, tracked down the suspect, and arrested her. During interrogation, the woman admitted to the crime, saying she took the handbag while visiting the mall with her siblings. She was referred to the Misdemeanour Court, which found her guilty of shoplifting and sentenced her to one month in prison, followed by deportation. Dubai Police reiterated their firm stance on retail theft, reaffirming that shoplifting, regardless of the item's value or the offender's background, is a criminal offense with serious consequences.
CNN
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNN
Emma Raducanu's accused stalker prevented from buying Wimbledon tickets
The man accused of stalking tennis player Emma Raducanu tried to obtain tickets to Wimbledon but was blocked by the All England Club's security system, British media reported Tuesday. The BBC and others reported that the man tried to apply for tickets through the public ballot for the grand slam tournament that starts June 30. His name had been red-flagged. At the Dubai Championships in February, the man exhibited 'fixated behavior' toward the 22-year-old Raducanu, who became distressed during a match when she noticed him in the crowd. A day earlier, he had left her a letter and took her photograph, which unnerved the 2021 US Open champion. After seeing the man in the stands, Raducanu took shelter behind the umpire's chair during her second-round match against Karolína Muchová. Raducanu later said she 'couldn't see the ball through tears' and struggled to breathe before approaching the umpire. The man was ejected from the tournament. He was later detained by Dubai police and signed a document pledging to 'maintain distance' from Raducanu, who is ranked No. 36.
