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A number of customers have reported receiving emails which appear to come from someone they know, asking them to transfer money or open an attachment. This type of targetted scam email is known as ‘spear phishing’, where the sender has access to personal details such as the names and work roles of those who are targeted.

The inclusion of such information makes the emails look very realistic and a number of people have transferred money believing they are sending it to help a friend in need.

Batelco advises customers that in order to avoid phishing scams, everyone should be suspicious of any email message that asks them to click on a link and enter or verify personal information.

Also, customers should be suspicious of any email which asks them to transfer money even if it appears to be from a friend or colleague.

It is highly-recommended to make direct contact with the person who appears to have sent the email and check with them before taking any action.

Abderrahmane Mounir,
Chief operating officer, Batelco.

With reference to GulfWeekly’s article headlined ‘It takes two to rap up a hit’, published in the July 20-26 issue, highlighting rapper Flipperachi and singer/producer Nawaf Al Khashman’s new collaborative album. Thank you to everyone who has shown support by sharing the music video and buying the album.

Because of all your efforts, the EE LAA music video passed a million views on YouTube in only three weeks since its release, and 9ARAT is already topping the iTunes MENA top album charts.

Stay tuned for what’s next - a lot more announcements are on the way!

Our Instagram handles are DJ Outlaw: @djoutlaw - Daffy: @kingdaff11 - Flipp: @Ffipperachay and Outlaw Productions: @outlaw_productions

Sarah Nabil,
Communication Specialist,
Outlaw Productions.

With reference to your article in last week’s GulfWeekly headlined ‘Property matters prove a hit’.

How about a sequel to the film series Deals in the Desert with Marina gone West, a 12-year saga of intrigue taking place in the Northern Governate?

Maybe the film producers could create a happy ending to address the dilemma facing 600 off-plan apartment buyers?

Alan Pitt, Budaiya.