תרמית הרשמה לכנס (תרמית)

ההסבר:

זו היא תרמית מתוחכמת שקשה לא ליפול בה. הרמאים משתמשים במידע קיים על כנסים קיימים. הם שולחים את האימייל לארגונים שעשויים להיות מעוניינים בסוג הזה של כנסים. הם עורכים את אימייל הפניה לכנס ומוסיפים לו פרט חשוב - הודעה על מימון מלא של השתתפות בכנס, כולל טיסות ומלון והוצאות אש"ל. ראו באימייל המצוטט את הפסקה תחת הכותרת SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION.

הפיתיון הוא מימון מלא להשתתפות בכנס. מכיוון שמדובר בכנס קיים של ארגון קיים, מי שיחשוד ויחפש פרטים על הכנס והארגון ימצא אתרים לגיטימיים עם שמות מרצים, פרסומי הארגון, תכנית מסודרת וכו'. מטרת הרמאים היא לקבל את דמי ההרשמה ולכן הם משנים את המידע לשם העברת הכסף של דמי ההרשמה.

החיפוש  "conference registration" scam מגלה שזו תרמית ידועה עבור כנסים שונים בתחומים שונים. אם מקבלים באימייל פניה מגוף לא מוכר המציע השתתפות בכנס עם מימון מלא, כדאי לחשוד. אני ממליץ להיכנס לאתר של הארגון ולבדוק איתם את המידע שהגיע באימייל ולא לכתוב לאף אחת מהכתובות המופיעות בגוף האימייל. רוב הסיכויים שהכתובות שייכות לרמאים.

המקור:

Dear colleagues,

Thanks for your your interest in the forthcoming conferences. Please see below detailed registration procedures and guidelines.

CONFERENCE THEME:

The Economics of Sustainability

A range of challenges from volatile oil and food prices, financial, economic and debt crises to climate change are threatening global efforts to achieve development that is sustainable, or that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. These multi-dimensional challenges do not have purely economic solutions, nor purely social or environmental ones. They require integrated solutions that combine economic, social and environmental elements.

The Global Research Consortium for Sustainable Development offers by far the best analysis of how the financial, economic and debt crisis will affect humanitarian and development funding and how to develop a counter-cyclical strategy building. The conference programme is dedicated to the current situation and offers an open international forum for the discussion of this topic. The aim is to establish new design perspectives and actions through dialogue with representatives from civil society, politics, economics, and science, individuals amongst others.

Conferences Dates and Locations:

• 17th – 21st September, 2012 in New York City, USA

• 24th – 28th September, 2012 in Accra-Ghana

LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE (EXTENDED) : NO LATER THAN MONDAY, 27th AUGUST, 2012

CONFERENCES VENUE:

This year conferences will take place in two selected different host countries: one in Middle and Low Income country (Ghana) and the second one in High Income Country (United States of America).

The 2012 conference at New York, USA will take place at NYC Seminar and Conference Center, located at 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 515 New York, NY 10010, USA.

The conference at Accra-Ghana will take place at Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) located at Castle Rd. - Opposite State House OSU, Accra. Positioned nearby all significant locations, this international venue comprises of around 6 conference halls, 3 modern meeting halls, 2 committee halls, a press centre, high -tech features and a multi-functional conference hall. Ultramodern and well-equipped, the Accra International Conference Center is an international platform for hosting eminent social events, large-scale conferences, seminars and business meetings.

LATE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

Please find attached to this message, the Registration Form which you will print, complete and fax to +1-630-403-7325 / +1-419-735-2366 with the Proof of Payment of the registration fee to the Summit Secretariat for verification and follow up. The registration form is also available online via our online registration platform at the following address http://www.grcsdev.org/onlineregistration.html for quick registration but you are advised to make sure you have all the necessary registration information at hands including the payment details before starting the registration process online, for incomplete registration data will not be processed.

PAYMENT OF THE REGISTRATION FEE:

For both New York (USA) and Accra, Ghana and conferences, the required registration fee is €290 (Two Hundred and Ninety Euros) per selected applicant and per conference or its equivalent currency in US$ which is 365.00$ per conference and per applicant. If you are registering for both events, the total amount to be paid for the registration fee is 365.00$x2 making a total of 730.00US$. The registration fee shall be sent to the International Registration Office in New York City (United States of America) to the attention of Michael Guttilla through MoneyGram money Transfer system:

PAY TO :

Receiver's name: MR. MICHAEL GUTTILLA

City: NEW YORK

Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

Address: 724 Wolcott Ave. - Beacon

New York, NY 12508

The MoneyGram transaction slips alongside with the transfer details including:

1. Sender's Name

2. Address

3. Country

4. Telephone

5. Amount Sent

6. Transfer Code (8 digits):

should be sent by fax +1-419-735-2366 /+1-630-403-7325 and by email transmission to theorganizing.committee@secretary.net with copy to registration@grcsdev.org to the attention of Prof. Ann Van Dusen. For your own convenience and in order to facilitate the payment, we recommend that one representative sends the fees for the 3 nominated participants other than each participant sending his/her registration fees individually. (This recommendation only applies for group registration).

Note: If the MoneyGram international transfer system is not available in your country for external transfer, we advise you to use Western Union as an alternative to complete the payment.

SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION

The conference organizers receive financial support from private individuals, philanthropists, foundations, banks, and international non-governmental organizations for the participation of the middle and low income countries' (World Bank classification) delegates. Therefore we are pleased to confirm that you will benefit from a sponsorship package including flight tickets from your country to New York, USA/Accra-Ghana and vice versa, accommodation, per diem, meals and refreshment for both entire summit duration for up to three (03) delegates. Please note the sponsorship package does not cover the registration fees. All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the conferences and registration submitted without payment will not be processed; the conference organizers do not assume responsibility for cost other than the ones listed above. Your sponsorship reference code is: REG.CONF2012/ARAVA/0089108/CSO. You are advised to include this code in the registration form.

LOGISTICS:

Concerning the visas and logistics, please note that upon completion of your registration, the Logistics Department will prepare and send you via express courier DHL the conference documents and materials including :

- visa documentation

- travel documents

- electronic prepaid flight tickets;

- flight schedule;

- affidavit of support;

- hotel booking receipts;

- individual electronic and computerized badges;

VISA PROCESSING

GHANA ENTRY VISA:

Nationals of certain countries can visit Ghana for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit or visa to take up employment. Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Ghana: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. For Nationals of countries not mentioned above the Local Organizing Committee has made special arrangement with Ghana Immigration Services for the issuance of their entry visa at the country major entry points upon presentation of a valid passport or other legal travel documents. For further information, please contact the Local Organizing Committee.

U.S ENTRY VISA (The Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 35 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business (visitor [B] visa purposes only) for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. The program was established in 1986 with the objective of eliminating unnecessary barriers to travel, stimulating the tourism industry, and permitting the Department of State to focus consular resources in other areas. VWP eligible travelers may apply for a visa, if they prefer to do so. Nationals of VWP countries must meet eligibility requirements to travel without a visa on VWP, and therefore, some travelers from VWP countries are not eligible to use the program. VWP travelers are required to have a valid authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travel, are screened at the port of entry into the United States, and are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT program.

In order to facilitate the US entry visa processing for those who are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, we have instructed our Logistics Department to resort to services of Attorney Charles Goldsmith, an immigration firm, based in the U.S to obtain registered delegates' visas. Mr. Charles Goldsmith will be acting as your representative attorney before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to secure your travel documents, especially your visa within a very short period of time (same day service).

For more information, we advise you to get in touch with Attorney Charles Goldsmith at:

Charles Goldsmith Law Office

14 Penn Plaza, Suite 1020

New York, NY 10122

Email: charles.goldsmith@lawyer.com

Website: wwww.lawyers.com

New York, USA

Upon receipt of your visa application, the Legal consultant will submit it to the appropriate authorities in order to secure your travel documents in a very short period of time (same day service).

Important Note:

Due to time constraints, organizational imperatives and limited seats coupled with the fact that the sponsorship package is only availabe on first come, first served basis for late registrants, we strongly recommend that you complete your registration without further delay to enable us to act swiftly in enrolling you in our confirmed delegate's list. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

==

Ann Van Dusen, Ph.D

Intl Registration Secretariat

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 901

New York, NY 10115

Phone: +1-419-735-2366

Fax: +1-419-735-2366 /+1-630-403-7325

Email: info@grcsdev.org

theorganizing.committee@secretary.net

Website: www.grcsdev.org

New York City (USA)