Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has issued a strong warning regarding the spread of fraudulent emails and fake online pages claiming to offer up to fifty percent discounts on traffic fines ahead of the Eid Al Fitr holiday scammers are exploiting the authority’s official logo to create a sense of legitimacy which has led to confusion and concern among users particularly as such claims appear during a period when official initiatives and promotions are commonly announced by government entities.

The authority explained that these deceptive messages rely on advanced phishing techniques combining visual and psychological manipulation including the use of realistic images of radar cameras and speed limit signs along with promotional language suggesting that recipients have outstanding traffic violations this tactic is designed to create urgency and pressure prompting individuals to click on embedded links to settle the alleged fines without verifying the authenticity of the source.

Dubai RTA firmly confirmed that these emails and associated web pages are not affiliated with the authority in any way and are part of organized cyber fraud campaigns targeting digital service users it emphasized the importance of ignoring such messages and avoiding interaction with suspicious links under any circumstances while also warning against entering personal or banking information on unverified websites due to the risk of data theft and unauthorized account access.

According to the authority several individuals have received such emails in recent days featuring misleading advertisements carrying the RTA logo along with English text claiming there are traffic violations in the UAE and urging immediate payment in exchange for a fifty percent discount highlighting the increasingly sophisticated nature of these scams which take advantage of seasonal events such as Eid to appear more credible and convincing.

In its final advisory the Roads and Transport Authority urged all users to remain vigilant and exercise caution when dealing with unknown electronic communications stressing the need to rely exclusively on official channels including the verified website customer service centers and authorized payment kiosks when checking or paying traffic fines to ensure the protection of personal data and to avoid falling victim to cyber fraud attempts that continue to target the public.