I have received a communiqué from Friendship Force International advising several members are
suddenly receiving emails requesting money to get home – and they are using legitimate names
of
Friendship Force members.
This
is a SCAM. They advise:
DO NOT WIRE ANYONE MONEY AS A RESULT OF ONE OF THESE EMAILS.
Although there may be a name you recognize
– it is a SCAM.
DO NOT REPLY TO THESE EMAILS.
This
can put your computer and email account in
danger
– it is a SCAM.
When traveling with Friendship Force and you have an emergency, you must (1) contact your
Exchange Director, (2) your Program Coordinator, (3) FFI’s emergency # 404-522-9490 ext.
375,
(4) the relevant Consulate.
And –
ALWAYS be suspicious if the sender of an email asks for money!
Jim Hanson
