MUSCAT : According to the ROP, the messages claim to relate to new customs procedures for international deliveries and urge recipients to submit their Civil or Resident ID via suspicious links.

Authorities have confirmed that these messages are part of an electronic fraud scheme designed to obtain personal and banking information from unsuspecting individuals.

“The Royal Oman Police, represented by the General Directorate of Customs, notes that the circulating text messages (below) are for the purpose of electronic fraud. Everyone should verify the accuracy of information through the official sources of the Directorate General of Customs and not share any banking or personal information with any unofficial party. For inquiries, please contact the Customs Contact Center: 80080022,” states the alert.

The Directorate General of Customs stressed the importance of verifying information only through official sources and urged the public not to share any personal or financial details with unofficial parties.

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