Gold Scam Watch
Buy gold with confidence. Learn how to spot a scam, verify a jeweller, and report anything suspicious. Confidentially.
Gold Scam Watch on goldsouk.ae helps people in the UAE spot gold fraud, verify a jeweller before paying and report suspicious sellers confidentially. It works alongside the verified jeweller directory, live Dubai gold rates and a gold price calculator, so you can check both the price and the shop before handing over money.
Cross-check the jeweller against our directory and look for a valid UAE trade licence.
Match the karat rate to the live Gold Souq board before agreeing a price.
Genuine pieces carry a purity stamp, 999, 916, 875, 750 or 585.
Insist on a bill that separates gold value, making charge and VAT.
Ask to see the weight on a certified scale in front of you.
Walk away from anyone rushing you to pay cash without paperwork.
Tell us what happened
How do I check if a Dubai jeweller is genuine?
Verify the shop against the Gold Souq directory, check for a valid trade licence and hallmark stamps, and confirm the karat rate against the live board before paying.
What are common gold scams in the UAE?
Under-karating (selling lower purity than stated), inflated making charges, fake weight, counterfeit hallmarks, and pressure to pay in cash without an itemised receipt.
Is Scam Watch part of the police?
No. Gold Souq is not law enforcement. We review reports to spot patterns and publish anonymised advisories. For a crime, contact the Dubai Police or your local authority.
What happens to my report and evidence?
Reports are confidential and never listed publicly. Any file you attach is encrypted at rest and only a reviewer can open it. We may share anonymised patterns to warn others.