Posted At: Nov 14, 2026 - 15 Views
When residents in Dubai want to file a consumer complaint, most of them do the same thing. They open Google and type a few words. That simple habit is now being exploited by fraudsters, and the lesson reaches far beyond consumer protection.
What Dubai Police Found
In July 2026, Khaleej Times reported that the Anti Fraud Centre at Dubai Police had warned residents about fake Consumer Protection websites built to steal banking details. The scam usually starts when a person searches online for the official complaints page, lands on a convincing copy, enters their details and then receives a call from someone pretending to be an official. Victims are pushed to install remote access apps, which hand criminals control of their phones and bank accounts.
Abu Dhabi Police issued a similar warning in June, noting that these fake platforms appear in search engine results and borrow the names and logos of real organisations. Police urged the public to use official channels only and to report attempts through the eCrime platform or by calling 901.
Why This Matters to Every Business Owner
This story is about a government service, but the weakness it exposes applies to any brand with a name people search for. If your official website is hard to find, someone else can fill the gap. That might be a scammer, a reseller using your name, an outdated directory listing with the wrong phone number, or a competitor bidding on your brand.
Every time a customer types your business name into Google, you are being tested. Either your real website, verified Google Business Profile and genuine reviews appear first, or the customer is left to guess. When people are warned to double check every link, being the top result is a matter of trust.
How to Make Sure Customers Find the Real You
Claim and verify every official profile
Your Google Business Profile, social media pages and key directory listings should all be verified, consistent and linked back to your website. Mismatched names, numbers or addresses make it easier for fake pages to look plausible.
Build a strong brand search result
Your homepage, About page, Contact page and service pages should be properly titled and structured so Google understands exactly which site is the official one. Organisation schema, a clear sitemap and secure HTTPS are basic signals that help. If this feels technical, an seo consultant dubai can check these signals for you and list what needs fixing.
Watch your name in search
Search your own brand regularly in English and Arabic, on mobile and desktop. Look for lookalike domains, ads using your name and listings you did not create. Report anything suspicious to Google and, where fraud is involved, to the police.
Tell customers how to reach you safely
A simple page that lists your official website, phone numbers and payment methods, and states what you will never ask for, gives customers a reference point when something feels wrong.
Why Work With an SEO Company in Dubai on Brand Protection
Brand protection in search is not a one time task. It needs regular monitoring, technical fixes and content that keeps your official pages ahead. Working with an experienced SEO partner means someone is checking your brand results and fixing problems before customers notice them.
For businesses that want a clear plan before committing, a consultant can audit how your brand currently appears, identify impersonation risks and recommend priorities. Once the basics are fixed, the work moves to content and links. Over time, solid search engine optimization dubai work makes your genuine website the obvious answer whenever someone searches for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do fake websites appear in Google results?
Fraudsters build pages that copy the names and logos of real organisations, then promote them through ads or social media so they show up when people search. Search engines remove many of them, but new ones keep appearing.
Q: How can I check if someone is impersonating my business online?
Search your business name in English and Arabic on mobile and desktop, look for lookalike domains and ads using your name, and check that your Google Business Profile has not been edited by others.
Q: What should customers do if they find a fake website?
They should avoid entering personal or banking details, use only official channels and report the site to the eCrime platform or by calling 901, as Dubai Police advise.
How Volga Tigris Helps
Volga Tigris has spent nine years helping UAE businesses grow online, with more than 1,500 keywords ranked on page one for our clients. Our in house team of more than 15 specialists handles technical SEO, Google Business Profile management, content in English and Arabic, and ongoing monitoring, without outsourcing.
If you are not sure what customers see when they search for your business, now is a good time to check. Talk to Volga Tigris for a brand search audit and a plan to make sure your customers always find the real you.
