Sharjah Police have dismissed social media reports about gangs defrauding elderly people in Al Dhaid area as fake.
They confirmed no formal complaints have been registered in any of the police stations so far.
Authorities have also warned that those caught spreading rumours on social media will face imprisonment and up to AED 1 million in fine.


UAE refers accused to trial after probe into Sudan arms smuggling case
UAE joins 8 nations in seeking 'swift adoption' of US draft resolution on Gaza
Sheikha Latifa, Noura Al Kaabi highlight UAE’s cultural vision at ICOM Dubai
UAE and US discuss strategic ties
No military solution to civil war in Sudan: UAE
Dubai launches quality framework for early childhood education
UAE President honours 10 individuals with Abu Dhabi Awards
Dubai Police cracks down on reckless teens for flouting e-bike rules
South Korean President to begin state visit to UAE on Monday
UAE closes investigations on Sudan’s illegal military transfer case
Sheikh Abdullah, Turkmenistan’s Deputy PM & FM hold bilateral talks
Now, you can book driverless taxis across Abu Dhabi
Dubai boosts passenger transport safety with smart monitoring
Severely wounded Palestinian gets critical care at UAE Floating Hospital
Dubai welcomes the world to largest museum gathering
UAE offers condolences to Turkey over military cargo plane crash
UAE, Morocco to strengthen cooperation to combat corruption
World leaders, media industry icons unite under UAE's BRIDGE Alliance
UAE President honours contributors to Life Endowment campaign
Sheikh Abdullah meets US Secretary of Treasury in New York
