Dubai RTA Warns Residents About Fake 50% Traffic Fine Discount Scam
- Publish date: Saturday، 15 November 2025 Reading time: two min read
RTA urges residents to use only official channels as online scam claims to offer 50% off traffic fines.
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a strong warning to residents after a fraudulent online campaign began circulating across social media and email, falsely promising a 50% discount on traffic fines and other RTA services.
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The scam, shared widely on messaging apps and social platforms, claims users can access “half off RTA services when you pay online today.” RTA confirmed that the page behind the offer is not affiliated with the authority and urged residents to avoid engaging with the link.
Resident Flags Fake Page on Social Media
The alert gained traction after a Dubai resident posted a screenshot of the suspicious offer on the official RTA Dubai X (formerly Twitter) account. The shared image showed a website claiming to provide discounted access to RTA services.
RTA clarified that the campaign is bogus, stressing that such offers are designed to mislead the public and potentially steal personal or banking information.
Authorities Urge Caution
Officials are urging residents to use only verified RTA platforms—including the official website, RTA smart app, ticket offices, and authorized vending machines—to pay fines or access government services.
Surge of Online Scams in the UAE
The warning comes amid an overall increase in digital fraud cases across the UAE.
According to the UAE Cybersecurity Council and the Ministry of Interior, recent scams include:
- Fake traffic fine payment portals
- Fraudulent travel ticket offers
- Bogus investment and trading platforms
- AI-generated impersonation messages
Authorities advise residents to:
- Double-check URLs and sender identities
- Avoid deals that seem unusually cheap
- Never share personal or banking details through unofficial channels
- Report suspicious messages immediately
Officials emphasized that scammers are increasingly using advanced digital tools—including AI—making it more important than ever for residents to verify all online communications before taking action.