How to Report Spam and Telemarketing Calls in the UAE
Report unwanted UAE telemarketing or voice-spam calls through the official operator channel and distinguish marketing from fraud.
The direct answer
To report spam calls in the UAE, use the reporting channel published by TDRA for the relevant mobile operator and keep the calling number and time. Tell a legitimate marketer to stop calling, but treat anyone asking for an OTP, card PIN or remote phone access as a potential fraud risk.
A practical checklist
1. End a suspicious call
Do not confirm identity data, balances, passwords or one-time codes. Hang up and independently call the institution using the number on its official website, app or card.
2. Record the useful facts
Save the calling number, date, time, claimed company and product. Note whether the caller ignored an opt-out or used threats, impersonation or automated messages.
3. Use the operator reporting method
Follow the current TDRA topic page to the correct operator channel. Short codes and submission formats can differ, so verify them rather than forwarding data to an unconfirmed number.
4. Escalate serious conduct
For repeated provider marketing, use the provider complaint and TDRA dispute route. For financial impersonation or loss, notify the bank and police promptly.
Important: Caller ID can be spoofed. A familiar or local-looking number is not proof that the caller represents a bank, police force or government authority.
Before you act
Service, fraud-alert and legally required calls are not necessarily marketing. State the requested opt-out clearly and keep a log so the provider can distinguish unwanted promotion from necessary account communication.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 11 October 2026 against TDRA — Telemarketing and voice spam ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.