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7 متاح 7 • عرض الجميعWhat should I do if a girl in the UAE took my money after trapping me in love?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
A girl in the UAE trapped me in love and looted my money. She told me every day via WhatsApp that she loved me and would marry me, but suddenly blocked all my numbers.
Now she threatens me that if I ask about my money, she will file a case against me. Now I am outside the UAE. I want to open a case online but don't know which article to mention.
What should I do?



2024/05/10
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س: أعزائي،
أشجع نفسي على إيجاد شخص قد يساعدني في حل مشكلتي.
لقد أحببت سيدة في دولة الإمارات. في البداية، كان الأمر على ما يرام، لكنني أخطأت حيث أنني لم أدرك ما سيحدث لاحقًا.
في الوقت الحالي، إذا لم أقم بتنفيذ طلباتها، فإنها تُهينني وتبتزني كل يوم.


2021/01/02
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كيفية مقاضاة شخص ما بتهمة التنمر عبر الإنترنت؟

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س: سيدي العزيز / سيدتي العزيزة،
لقد تعرضت للتنمر عبر الإنترنت والتخويف في الحياة الواقعية فقط بسبب مظهري.
لقد استمر هذا لمدة 6 أشهر.
هل يمكنني مقاضاة المتسبب في هذا؟


2022/09/28
337
Are WhatsApp messages and bank receipts valid evidence against a scammer friend?




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Q: Hello!
I got scammed by my friend. She asked me to give her money, promising to return it, but when I asked for my money, she refused to give it back.
There’s no contact between us except for WhatsApp messages, and I transferred the money to her via bank (I have the bank receipts).
A few days later, I discovered that she scams many people like this, including her colleagues. She claims that she’s broke but uses this money in stock trading.
Everyone is afraid to come forward because they don’t want to spend money on a case they believe they will never win. People around me told me that without a written agreement, I can’t go to court because I will definitely lose. They said, “You don’t have any solid evidence.”
However, I have WhatsApp messages and know three people whom she scammed and took thousands from. What do you advise me to do?
Should I go to court, or should I let it go because I’ll never win?





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2024/08/02
193
How to avoid legal trouble after falling victim to an online scam and returning funds?


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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Last month, I fell into an online money-earning scam and invested my money. Initially, I earned some money, but two days later, someone transferred the amount I earned to my bank account.
That person contacted the bank, and they called me, stating that the money was accidentally sent to me and asked me to return it, which I did.
In short, I lost the money I invested, and when I tried to contact the scammers, they kicked me out of the group. After refunding the money, the person filed a fraud case against me, unaware that I was also a victim. What should I do now?
How can I resolve this situation? I don’t care about getting my money back, but I want to avoid any legal case since I already returned the money and was scammed myself. What steps should I take?



2024/08/27
142
Scammed on Telegram: How can I get my money back?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
On 6th October 2024, on the Telegram app, I was scammed for Rs 941,600. The scammers initially paid me small amounts of Rs 300 and Rs 100 for voting tasks and a welfare task in a group.
They then demanded larger sums, stating that I could not skip these payments; otherwise, no withdrawals could be made.
It all started two days earlier when I received a message on WhatsApp from someone claiming to be the HR manager of a company, offering an online part-time job.
I was trapped and lost a huge amount of money. I am under a lot of stress due to this unbearable financial loss.




2024/11/11
425
Scammed by someone I trusted. Can I file a fraud case and recover my money?




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Q: Hello,
I need legal advice regarding a personal financial fraud case. I was manipulated by someone I trusted, who promised to help me pay off my loans and debts.
Based on these promises, I transferred a significant amount of money to him (including crypto transactions).
Over time, he continued making false promises, but nothing was returned. I now have around 260,000 AED in loans and 62,000 AED in credit card expenses, which I wouldn’t have taken without his influence and pressure.
I still have messages, voice notes, and transaction records as evidence. He is currently still in contact but keeps delaying and avoiding repayment.
I want to:
- Know if I can file a legal case for fraud and deception,
- Understand if it can be treated as a criminal matter,
- Find out if there’s a way to recover my money, and
- Report this case officially and get legal support.
Please advise on the next legal steps I should take and whether I have a strong case.
Thank you!





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2025/04/17
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3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
2021/09/20
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Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Cybercrimes Law", govern Cybercrimes regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Cybercrimes Law repeals the previous UAE Cybercrimes Law (Federal Decree-Law No. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes).
2021/09/20
369
Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
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عرض الجميعCan a company terminate an employee for refusing to do work not in the contract? 0
Hello,
Is it allowed for a company to terminate an employee because the employee refused to do work not stated in the contract?
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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative? 0
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I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
2025/05/07
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Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices? 0
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
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How can I go back to the Philippines if my visa expired and I’ve overstayed in the UAE? 0
Hello,
I'm from the Philippines. I work here as a maid. My employer didn't process my visa.
I overstayed here, and my visa expired on January 23, 2025. Today is May 6, 2025. I want to go home to the Philippines.
What should I do?
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A hair salon caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. What can I do to sue them? 0
I’m looking for legal advice regarding a hair salon incident that caused serious damage to my hair and scalp.
I visited a salon for a colouring treatment, during which two rounds of bleach, which is not what I booked in for, were given to me without proper approvals, and were applied back-to-back without a strand test or proper consultation.
As a result, I’ve been experiencing extreme hair breakage, daily hair loss, and ongoing scalp irritation. This has been especially distressing as I’m currently pregnant.
It’s now been over 20 days since the incident, and despite multiple polite follow-ups, the salon has ignored all communication.
I’m now exploring legal action to pursue compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused. I have full documentation, messages, and photos.
Any guidance on the best next steps or legal routes I can take would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
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عرض الجميعCan an LLC partner sell their shares to a third party without other partners' consent? 1
Dear Lawyers,
Can a partner in an LLC company (Dubai Mainland) sell their shares to a third party without the consent of the other partners?
If one partner wants to exit the company and the other shareholders are neither responding to this request nor giving permission, what is the way forward?
We have sent an email to the other shareholders notifying them of the intention to sell the shares, but there has been no response. Please advise.
Please advise!
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How do I request my passport back from my employer after many refused requests? 1
Dear Lawyers,
How to request my passport back from my employer after many requests have been refused?
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Is the RERA rental index calculator applicable to hotel apartments? 1
Dear All,
I currently have an annual rent contract with a hotel apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai. I have a separate Ejari and pay my unit's DEWA bills. My current yearly rent is the same as the rent advertised for new units in the same building.
However, my contract renewal is due in three months, and the building management has informed me that a 10% increase in rent will be applied if I wish to renew.
According to the RERA rental index calculator for the Al Barsha area, my current annual rent is already higher than the average rent, so no increase in rent is permissible.
The building management has stated that they don't fall under the RERA rental index because they're hotel apartments. I wish to verify whether they fall under RERA rent index guidelines or not. Please advise.
I am willing to open a rental dispute case and seek legal help, but I need to check if it will be valid.
Thank you!
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I received a job offer in Dubai. Can I go there with my HIV condition? 1
Dear Lawyers,
I am from India, and I am an HIV patient undergoing treatment. Recently, I received a job offer in Dubai. Can I go to Dubai with this condition?
Is it possible to work in Dubai with this issue?
Can you give me suggestions, please?
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A tenant agreed via email to vacate but later declined. What to do as the new landlord? 1
Dear Lawyers,
The former owner of a unit sent an email to the tenant stating he wouldn't renew the contract as the unit was being sold.
The tenant acknowledged the email and agreed to vacate the property at the end of the contract, so no eviction notice was issued. Now, the property has been sold.
The tenant has been reminded about the email exchange but no longer acknowledges it and refuses to leave, claiming it has nothing to do with the new owner.
Does the new owner have a claim if they go to the RDC to evict the tenant? Will the email exchange hold in court?
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عرض الجميعCan my sister file a claim for compensation after a criminal case for sexual harassment? 0
Hello,
My sister filed a criminal case against her employer (sexual harassment), and it is already with the Public Prosecutor.
Her employer refuses to compensate her at all. Can we file a civil claim? When should we do it?
Can we still file a civil claim after the judgment of the case?
2025/04/25
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What should I do if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent? 0
Hello,
I'm a Malaysian and have worked with a company registered in Dubai. I'm based in Malaysia and have been working with them since 2008.
Recently, the company has been facing financial trouble and offered me a 60% pay cut, which I did not agree to. I offered them two options: to temporarily cut my salary by 20%, or to pay me retrenchment compensation based on my contract (which is based on Malaysian law).
Please advise me on my next course of action if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent.
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer? 0
Hello,
We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date.
We would appreciate guidance on the following:
1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount?
2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)?
3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases?
4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
2025/04/25
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هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟ 0
السلام عليكم
هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟
وإذا تم الزواج فعلاً، هل يتاثر الزوج أو يتعاقب؟
وفي حال لم يقل الزوج مكان عمله، هل المأذون له طريقه ليعرف جهه العمل؟
هل يمكن الزواج عن بعد إذا كان الولي (الأخ) خارج الإمارات ولا يحمل هويه إماراتيه؟
وهل يجب فقط الشهود من نفس جنسيه الزوجة؟ هل هذا شرط ؟
واذا لم يتوفر، لا أستطيع تقديم طلب نهائي من شهود جنسيات أخرى مع العلم أن الزواج خارج المحكمة مع مأذون في عجمان.
مع العلم أن الزوج إماراتي متقاعد والزوجه أردنية (مطلقه مع شهادة طلاق صادرة من وزارة العدل بينونة كبرى) وشهادة وفاة ولي الأمر (والدي) من الإمارات، وفحص طبي من الإمارات.
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هل تقسم الأملاك بعد الطلاق بين الزوجين وفق القانون الإماراتي؟ 0
هل تقسم الأملاك بعد الطلاق بين الزوجين وفق القانون الإماراتي؟
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عرض الجميعHow to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa? 0
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
Given this situation, I would appreciate your guidance on how I can legally pursue the recovery of my remaining salary, considering the complications related to my visa status during the employment.
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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative? 0
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
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Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices? 0
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel? 0
Hello,
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It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution.
What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?
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Is it normal for a Sharjah title deed to say “Joint Property Ownership” if I’m the only owner? 0
Hello,
Is it normal that the title deed issued by Sharjah is “Joint Property Ownership” whereas I’m the only owner of the flat?
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