A conman has been sentenced to one month in prison and ordered to pay Dh23,900 for deceiving a young jewellery seller in Dubai. The 22-year-old victim, of Arab descent, was managing his father’s jewellery shop when he fell prey to the scam.
The fraudster, an Asian national, expertly feigned knowledge of jewellery and selected a piece worth Dh23,900. Upon attempting to pay with a credit card, which failed, he convinced the seller to wait for a bank transfer. Displaying a screen that falsely showed a completed transaction, the conman left with the jewellery but the promised funds never arrived.
Realizing the deception, the seller alerted authorities who successfully apprehended and prosecuted the perpetrator. In light of this incident, officials have urged sellers to ensure payment is secured either through bank transfer confirmation or cash before releasing any items. They also emphasized the importance of immediate reporting to security in cases of suspected fraud.