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Royal Oman Police Warns Against Scam Text Messages

Royal Oman Police warns against fraudulent text messages targeting citizens this week. Consequently, the General Directorate of Customs issued a fresh warning on the growing scam trend. Meanwhile, criminals continue to spread fake text messages across Oman, hoping to steal personal information. Furthermore, many of these texts impersonate government agencies or financial institutions. Therefore, the police urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious messages immediately.

Royal Oman Police warns against fraudulent text messages targeting citizens as scammers update tactics. In particular, many of these messages contain malicious links or alarming requests for urgent action. As a result, victims often get tricked into revealing passwords, bank details, or personal identification numbers. Importantly, officials stressed that no government agency would request such sensitive data via text. Thus, they advised people to ignore suspicious texts and avoid clicking unknown links.

At the same time, the police launched a new awareness campaign across media channels. This campaign shares tips on how to spot fraudulent messages and protect personal information. Additionally, telecom companies have joined efforts to block phone numbers linked to scams. Moreover, law enforcement encouraged victims to report scams to the relevant authorities. Consequently, Royal Oman Police warns against fraudulent text messages targeting citizens to limit financial harm.

Meanwhile, digital safety remains a key priority. Therefore, the police advised updating privacy settings on all devices and installing reliable antivirus software. Also, people should verify the source of any unexpected text before responding. Furthermore, they urged the public to avoid sharing sensitive information with unknown contacts. Ultimately, extra vigilance is essential in today’s digital environment.

Looking ahead, Royal Oman Police warns against fraudulent text messages targeting citizens as scams grow more sophisticated. Accordingly, the directorate will continue monitoring cybercrime activity across the country. In addition, officials plan to boost cooperation with international partners to tackle online scams. For now, raising public awareness remains their top priority. Therefore, staying informed is the best way to stay safe.

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