The Indian Consulate in Dubai issues an advisory warning Indians in the UAE about fraudulent agents who seek biometric information. The consulate cautions that some agents are approaching people with offers related to visa services and other documentation, asking for sensitive identity data such as fingerprints and facial scans.
The advisory urges residents to be careful when providing biometric details for Emirati processes, including Emirates IDs and exit permits. The consulate and reporting outlets say the aim is to reduce risks of identity theft and financial fraud, emphasizing that biometric information should be shared only through authorised government channels.
Both sources frame the warning as a response to growing concerns about scams targeting expatriates in the UAE. While they describe the same core issue—fake intermediaries collecting biometric data for promised government-linked services—they differ slightly in the examples they highlight, such as visa-related assistance, job promises, and specific administrative documents.
