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Dubai Residents Warned About Fake Instagram Beauty Scams

Fake Rituals-style DMs target beauty lovers with false offers and discount codes.

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Dubai Residents Warned About Fake Instagram Beauty Scams
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If you just opened your Instagram DMs and saw an exciting collab offer or a big discount code from a luxury beauty brand, do not celebrate too fast. Dubai residents are now facing a wave of fake social media scams targeting beauty and wellness fans.

Read More: Dubai Police Warns of Social Media Scams

The Anatomy of the Instagram Scam

Several fake Instagram accounts are copying the logo, style, and branding of Rituals Cosmetics. These accounts are sending direct messages with two common tricks: fake influencer collaboration offers and fake exclusive discount codes.

At first look, the messages can seem real. The scammers are trying to look like official PR teams so users click on links or share personal information.

Rituals Cosmetics Issues a Warning

Rituals Cosmetics has already released an official warning to alert the public. The brand made it clear that it does not contact people through random DMs to offer collaborations or promotions.

If the message is not from the verified account or the official website, it is not real.

The company is now working with Instagram to report and remove these fake accounts. Until then, users are advised to stay alert.

How to Stay Safe

With online scams becoming more common, it is important to protect yourself. Always check the account name carefully for spelling mistakes, extra symbols, or the missing blue verification badge.

If a random account is promising free luxury products or a deal that looks too good to be true, it is likely a scam. Do not reply to the message. Instead, visit the brand’s official website and verify the offer there.

Be Careful With Fake Influencer Offers

Many scammers are now using influencer-style messages to target users in the GCC. These offers may sound exciting, but they are often designed to steal your information or send you to unsafe links.

Always verify first before sharing any personal details or clicking any link.

Final Tip

If a message feels suspicious, trust your instinct. Stay careful, check before you click, and keep your account and personal data safe.

Read More: Shopping And ID Frauds Are Most Common In The UAE

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