Police warning against cybercrime: Dubai Police have once again reminded residents to beware of scammers targeting people shopping online. The warning comes after police recorded massive increase in cybercrimes as more residents are opting for online services during the COVID-19 restrictions. Although, Dubai Police Cybercrime Department has been vigilant to round up cyber criminals who are taking advantage of the pandemic to swindle people, UAE residents should also follow the basic ways to protect themselves from being dubbed online. At the same time, parents should especially monitor their children’s online activities to keep them protected from strangers who can easily entrap them through their phones, videogames and computers. [COMMENT BY: Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor]
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