Fraud recovery in
United Arab Emirates
UAE victims report through the Central Bank and emirate-level police e-crime units.
+44 7886 080951
Local helpline
25%
Recovery success rate
AED (د.إ)
Local currency
CBUAE, SCA, DFSA
Regulatory bodies
Time limits in United Arab Emirates: Civil claims commonly 2-3 years; varies by emirate and free-zone court. Acting early materially improves recovery odds.
How we help you act in United Arab Emirates
- 01Contact Patterdale Recovery first for a free, confidential assessment.
- 02We help you secure your accounts and stop any further losses.
- 03We gather and organise your evidence: emails, screenshots and transaction records.
- 04We handle the approach to banks, CBUAE and, where it helps the recovery, local authorities on your behalf.
- 05We set out a clear plan and the fees that apply to your case before any work begins.
Where to report fraud in United Arab Emirates
Filing an official report strengthens your case and can help freeze funds. These are the relevant authorities - we can prepare and submit the paperwork with you.
National reporting portal
eCrime (MOI / Dubai Police)Police (non-emergency)
901 (non-emergency) · 999 (emergency)
Scammed in United Arab Emirates? Get a free case review
We have a 25% success rate for cases in United Arab Emirates. Tell us what happened and we will set out your options - no obligation.
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