SCAM: IMO FRAUD ALERT!
03 03 11 - 14:19 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been made aware of various correspondence being circulated by email or taking the form of invoices issued by, or in association with, IMO and/or its officials. These scams may seek to obtain money and are fraudulent and the IMO's warning is:IMO wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of the organisation and/or its officials and would appreciate your bringing suspect communications to its attention.
IMO strongly recommends that extreme caution be exercised in respect of such solicitations. Financial loss could result from the transfer of money to those issuing such fraudulent correspondence. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of IMO and/or its officials, please contact us at : info@imo.org before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence.
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