MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO.11, SERIES OF 2026; AVOID SCAMS RELATED TO OFW REPATRIATION ASSISTANCE
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai and Northern Emirates warns all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to remain vigilant against scam and fraudulent schemes related to the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) Repatriation Assistance Program.
We have received reports of individuals and groups falsely offering assistance for OFW repatriation in exchange for fees or personal information. Please be advised that legitimate repatriation assistance from the DMW and MWO is processed only through official channels.
All OFWs are strongly encourage to:
- Verify information by visiting the official website and social media pages of the DMW and MWO-Dubai:
- OFFICE (DMW)
- WEBSITE: dmw.gov.ph
- FACEBOOOK PAGE: facebook.com/dmwphl/
- OFFICE (MWO-Dubai)
- WEBSITE: mwodubai.org
- FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/MWODubaiOfficial/
- Avoid transacting with unauthorized individuals, agents, or social media accounts claiming to facilitate repatriation services.
- Refrain from sharing personal information or sending money to unverified sources.
- OFFICE (DMW)
At present, repatriation requests from OFWs may be applied for directly through MWO-Dubai via our official hotlines and email addresses below:
- OFFICE / UNIT (Assistance to National section)
- HOTLINE:
- 056-353-5558
- 054-223-0822
- 056-153-3057
- EMAIL ADRESS:
- OFFICE / UNIT (OWWA-DUBAI)
- HOTLINE: 050-558-5536
- EMAIL ADRESS: dubai@owwa.gov.ph
- HOTLINE:
The requirements for repatriation to be repatriation ready is available on the MWO website and official Facebook page.
We urge everyone to carefully review the official guidelines and to communicate only through our official channels for any assistance or inquiries. Stay alert and help us combat scams by reporting suspicious activities to MWO-Dubai immediately.