This is an urgent Kuwait scam alert for kabayans living and working in the country. The Ministry of Interior has released an official warning about fake social media ads circulating online. These fraudulent posts target users by offering services like civil ID renewals, traffic violation payments, and domestic worker arrangements—all designed to steal personal information or money.
These fake ads are becoming more frequent and more convincing, targeting people through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Understanding the Kuwait Scam Alert
According to the MOI’s Electronics and Cybercrime Combating Department, scammers are posting advertisements that look official and urgent. They claim to offer services like:
- Violation payments (e.g., traffic fines)
- Domestic worker arrangements
- Civil ID card assistance
These posts may appear as “sponsored ads” or come from pages pretending to be government or service providers. In reality, they are not legitimate and are designed to steal your personal information or money.
Why It’s Dangerous
Interacting with these ads can lead to:
- Giving your personal details to scammers
- Being tricked into sending payments
- Having your civil ID or account data compromised
- Becoming a victim of phishing or fraud
Red Flags to Watch Out For
Be cautious of any online ad that:
- Claims to be from the government but has no official verification badge
- Offers to pay fines or renew IDs for you
- Asks for payment upfront or through non-secure channels
- Uses suspicious or shortened links
- Appears on random Facebook pages with low engagement
What to Do Instead
- Don’t click or interact with the ad.
- Report the ad or page to the platform (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
- Use only official government channels to:
- Pay fines (via Kuwait MOI website/app)
- Hire domestic workers (via registered agencies)
- Check Civil ID status (via PACI)
- Warn others—especially fellow kabayans who may be unaware of the scam.
Tips to Stay Safe Online
- Use only official .gov.kw websites.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on social media accounts.
- Ignore and report unknown senders offering government-related services.
- Never send Civil ID photos or personal documents to unverified pages.
Final Reminder from the Ministry
“Do not fall for scam adverts. Never interact with any ads on social media promoting violation payments, domestic services, or civil cards.”
— Ministry of Interior, Kuwait
Help Protect Our Community
Please share this blog post with fellow kabayans, domestic workers, and residents in Kuwait. Scammers thrive when people are unaware—let’s stay informed and look out for each other.
Visit the Ministry of Interior website for official updates
