Beware of Scams Implying Association with EUCLID Including Employment Offers and Offers of Scholarships or Awards
Various fraudulent schemes implying association with .int domain holders, including EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), and which may feature fake offers of employment, scholarships, training courses and awards may be distributed online.
Typically, these may use not only e-mails but also fake web-sites, faxes and telephone numbers. Some of them even include the name of the targeted organization's officials or staff. Many request detailed information and/or money, in connection with supposed registration fees, hotel reservations, employment opportunities, etc. They may carry the EUCLID seal and may use e-mail addresses that resemble those of EUCLID or other international organizations.
These are scams. Recipients are warned not to send any money or any personal or professional information, including bank account details, in response to them.
With regard to employment opportunities and scholarships, it should be noted that EUCLID does not charge a fee at any stage of the process (application, interview, processing, training before appointment or any other fees). Any requests for such payment or information should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action and to EUCLID for its information.
In case of any doubt, contact EUCLID's Information Officer directly at +1 (202) 263-3628
EUCLID would appreciate your help in bringing suspect communications to its attention so that others can be warned.
Similar warnings are issued and posted by other intergovernmental institutions:
BIS: http://www.bis.org/about/warning0405.htm
IMF: http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2006/pr06154.htm
OECD: http://www.oecd.org/document/30/0,3343,en_2649_201185_43389598_1_1_1_1,00.html
OPEC: http://www.opec.org/
UN: https://jobs.un.org/galaxy/release3/Info/Warning.aspx?lang=1200
WIPO: http://www.wipo.int/portal/en/scam_warning.html
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