A 55-year-old Dubai resident identified as M.H. faced trouble renewing his employment visa because of his age, according to Khaleej Times. He then came across an advertisement on social media for a two-year freelance visa.
The report, headlined "UAE Freelance Visa Scams: How Fake Offers Trap Residents In Costly Schemes, Hefty Fines," links such advertisements to fake offers that trap residents in costly schemes and expose them to hefty fines.