Looking for home help? Dubai Police warns against hiring maids; urges to use licensed agencies
Dubai Police urges residents to hire temporary domestic help and hourly workers only through licensed and accredited agencies, warning that dealing with unverified individuals could put families at risk.As part of an ongoing public information campaign, authorities are stressing the importance of verifying workers’ identities before allowing them to enter or start working from home. Residents are also advised to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to their properties.
Keep valuables safe and out of sight
Police advise homeowners to store cash, jewellery, important documents and other valuables in a safe place and avoid leaving them in plain sight while casual workers are present.Officials say taking such precautions can significantly reduce the risk of personal items being stolen, lost or misused.
Children and the elderly should not be left unsupervised
Dubai Police also called on families to closely monitor children and elderly relatives and avoid leaving them alone with unknown or untrusted people.Police say protecting vulnerable family members remains an important aspect of overall family safety.
Report suspicious behavior immediately
We urge residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious or unusual behavior by temporary domestic workers or hourly employees.The authority reiterates that home safety is a shared responsibility and that awareness and caution play a vital role in preventing crime and protecting property.
Recruitment fraud warning
A few months ago, Dubai Police warned residents about fake recruitment offices operating through social media platforms.In January, it was reported that a woman lost Dh10,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent recruitment scheme. Authorities say scammers often lure victims with enticing offers, then cut off contact and disappear with the money.Residents are advised to avoid dealing with unverified recruitment agencies or social media accounts claiming to provide domestic workers and to use only legitimate recruitment channels.
UAE cracks down on illegal recruitment agencies
The warning also comes as UAE authorities step up efforts to curb illegal recruitment activities.Earlier this year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the closure of 12 unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies and referred the cases to the prosecution. The department also discovered hundreds of violations involving licensed recruiting offices across the country.Officials said a strict monitoring and inspection regime is in place to identify and resolve irregularities with transparency and determination.Dubai Police encourages community members to report suspicious activity through the ‘Police Eyes’ service on the Dubai Police Smart App or call 901 for non-emergency assistance.
