Gang busted as UAE resident is duped of Dh96,000 in SMS fraud

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Gang busted as UAE resident is duped of Dh96,000 in SMS fraud

One of the gang members had allegedly sent a text message to the unsuspecting customer, telling him to update his bank records.A gang of fraudsters allegedly embezzled Dh96,000 from the account of a bank customer, the Sharjah Police have said. The cops have busted the nine-member gang that sent bogus text messages to residents, claiming to be their bank's representatives. One of the gang members had allegedly sent a text message to the unsuspect…