Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning on Thursday about fraudulent Ramadan competitions on social media that aim to deceive users into sharing personal and banking information.

Maj. Gen. Mohammed Suhail Al-Rashidi, the director of the Criminal Security Sector of Abu Dhabi Police, said scammers tricked victims into believing they had won cash prizes, only to ask for payments or personal information in order to claim the reward.

He urged the public to verify the authenticity of these online competitions, avoid sharing confidential information, and report any suspicious activities.

Abu Dhabi Police warned against fake charity links on social media posing as legitimate organizations during the month of Ramadan, which concludes in late March, the Emirates News Agency reported.

Al-Rashidi urges those who wish to donate to do so only through authorized organizations and legitimate channels. He also stressed the importance of remaining vigilant against online fraud, while following cybersecurity guidelines.