Most common scams in Qatar

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 June 2025 05:58:42

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Qatar as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or getting charged at an expat rate, scams can occur in various ways.
We invite you to share your experience in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats be aware of potential scams in Qatar.

What are the most common scams targeting expats in Qatar?

What are the specific warning signs to look out for?

Have you noticed certain groups being more vulnerable (for example, retirees, new arrivals, or non-native speakers)?

What tips and advice would you like to share to help other expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

Wilson Qatar/Asia/India Expert

Member since 06 February 2018

WilsonQatar/Asia/India Expert19 June 2025 07:59:13

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The most common target scam in Qatar is on IMO app scammers are calling and pretending we are calling from Ministry and xyz Bank that your resident permit is blacklist or blocked or unauthorized transaction done in your bank account . And old scam in Qatar started with that you won xyz amount kindly share your bank details. Now a days the latest scams are receiving direct calls VoIP register with local landline number were few people are easily targeted.