Beware of FraudBeware of Fraud UNICEF is deeply concerned about the fraudulent use of our name and logo by unethical individuals who deliberately abuse the trust of UNICEF supporters worldwide. Following are details on how fraud is perpetrated – and how to help protect both UNICEF and yourself from its potentially serious consequences. Fraudulent offers These abuses have been brought to the attention of UNICEF’s legal department. We are alerting the public as well, in an effort to ensure that innocent victims are not lured into providing their personal contact details. Please be advised that websites, e-mails and phone calls offering jobs or prizes on behalf of UNICEF are fabricated and fraudulent. Only UNICEF and its 36 national committees are authorized to send communications or appeals to the public in UNICEF’s name. Current Alert: Email Scam in Nigeria Please do not respond to any such communications that prompt you to reply to an e-mail address with a non-UNICEF domain name. Read more from UNICEF on how to avoid fraud and protect yourself. Click here for more examples of actual fraudulent emails. Again, please note that these emails were not authorised by UNICEF. If you received one of these or a similar email, please be aware that it is fabricated and fraudulent. For more information, please contact:
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