Abu Dhabi Customs has issued a warning against fake SMS messages impersonating officials and shipping companies.

ABU DHABI, March 10, 2026 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Customs has issued a warning regarding fraudulent messages circulating via SMS and iMessage that impersonate authorized institutions and shipping companies. The public and customers are urged not to engage with such messages or open any attached links, as they may be harmful and aimed at obtaining personal data or sensitive information. The authority explained that these messages may contain claims about a shipment or requests for information updates, and may sometimes use false phone numbers or names to create the impression of being connected to official entities; this is intended to deceive customers and acquire their data. Abu Dhabi Customs emphasized the importance of not sharing personal information with unknown individuals and stated that access to services and information should only be trusted through their official channels; this will help avoid digital fraud attempts. The authority also reiterated its commitment to implementing the highest cybersecurity standards in coordination with relevant authorities to monitor and address fraudulent attempts. The public is encouraged to report suspicious messages impersonating Abu Dhabi Customs through official channels, contributing to increased societal awareness and the limitation of phishing attempts. (Source: WAM.ae)