Social Media Account Hacked in the UAE: Where Do I Report It to the Police?

Social media account hacked in the UAE? Where to file a police report, what Abu Dhabi Police Aman is for, and how to recover the account.

Md Shariar Shanaz ShuvonMd Shariar Shanaz ShuvonFounder & CEO, AwareXone
2 min read
Cover card with a report flag and checklist, for reporting a hacked social account in the UAE.
Short answer

In the UAE, file a formal report about a hacked social media account through the MoI UAE app, at a police station, or on the Dubai Police eCrime page. Abu Dhabi Police Aman (8002626) is a tip line for security information, not for criminal reports. Recover the account separately through the platform's hacked account flow.

Summary
  • File formal reports via the MoI UAE app, a police station or Dubai Police eCrime.
  • Aman (8002626) is Abu Dhabi Police's tip line, not for criminal reports.
  • Recover the account through the platform.
  • Save screenshots and links.
  • Don't pay hackers or 'recovery agents'.
Table of contents4 sections
  1. 01Where do I report?
  2. 02What should I do first?
  3. 03What common mistakes should I avoid?
  4. 04When should I ask an expert before I act?

Here's where to report in the UAE.

Last checked: 29 October 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this guide.

#Where do I report?

Emirate or needChannel
DubaiDubai Police eCrime or app
Formal report, any emirateMoI UAE app or a police station
Security tips, Abu DhabiAman tip line, 8002626
Other emiratesLocal police
RecoveryPlatform hacked flows

#What should I do first?

  1. Recover through the platform first.
  2. Save evidence.
  3. Report to police.
  4. Secure email and phone.

#What common mistakes should I avoid?

  • Paying the hacker.
  • Skipping the police report for blackmail.
  • Not saving evidence.
  • Trusting DMs offering recovery.

#When should I ask an expert before I act?

Ask for help before you appeal if the account matters to your income, your business or your memories, if you have already had one appeal rejected, or if you cannot tell whether the problem is a bug, a restriction or a hack. That is where most avoidable losses happen.

AwareXone has solved 1,300+ cases and works only through official platform processes. Support is available 24 hours, every day. We never ask for your password, login codes or backup codes, and we never name our clients. Request a free case review or message us on WhatsApp. Malaysian cases are priced in MYR; other markets are quoted in USD after review.

AwareXone is independent and not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Threads. Recovery work is best-effort and the platform makes the final decision.

Is reporting free?
Yes.
Will police recover my account?
They investigate; the platform restores access.
Do I need Arabic?
English is accepted on many channels.
Can you help?
Yes, a free review.
Can AwareXone check my case before I appeal?
Yes. AwareXone offers a free case review. Send us what you see on screen and what you have already tried, and an expert will tell you whether to appeal, wait or take another route. We never ask for your password or codes.

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