"International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Scam

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International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation Scam

The "International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Email Scam

Subject: Invitation - International Conference on Sustainable Development.

Date: 2017-11-03 11:17

From: United Nations <invitation@secint56.un.org>

To: Recipients <invitation@secint56.un.org>

reply to: secretariat@csd-un.org

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

4th - 7th December, 2017.@ International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom.

Dear Invitee, Nonprofit/NGO Colleague,

The 2017 United Nations International Conference on Sustainable on Development will take place from 4th - 7th December, 2017 at the

International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom. On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, I am pleased to inform you that the United Nations General Assembly at its Coordination and management on 25 September, 2015 formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets.

In accordance with this adoption, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs officially invites you to take part in the (4) four-day World Summit of Economists, Educationists, Administrators, Manufacturers, Researchers, Activist & Non-Governmental Organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, individuals from the Public and Private Sector from 4th - 7th December, 2017 in London, (United Kingdom) to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on SDGs that is open to all stakeholders with a view to developing global sustainable development goals. Aimed at reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.

The decision to hold the forum was made by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/236 (A/RES/64/236). It was intended to be a high-level

summit, including heads of state and government or other representatives and resulting in a focused political document designed to shape global environmental policy.

Date: 4th - 7th December, 2017.

Venue: International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom.

Theme: Impact and implications of the global financial and economic crisis on sustainable development & climate change proposals for an

integrated global response to the crisis.

Registration is "free" and strictly for invited individuals and organizations only. As an invitee, you have received a registration code

UN/CSD/00838/2017 with the invitation letter, which grants you access to the registration form. The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development will sponsor free travel costs and all-round flight ticket for all participant. Invited participants will only be responsible for their hotel accommodation and feeding cost at the Hotel Queen's Gate.

The International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom is the venue of this summit while the Hotel Queen's Gate has been officially designated to accommodate all participant for this forum.

Participants will enjoy special luncheon shows, tourist attractions, including guided outdoor tour activities available in host city. Entry visa authorization letter will be given to all confirmed participants who require a visa into United Kingdom through the Visa4UK office.

For further details about registration form, visa, flight ticket and other details, write an acceptance letter to be part of this event and send directly to the UN Secretariat via e-mail: secretariat@csd-un.org

For more information call: +44(0)745-2089187.

Feel free to share this information with colleagues, institutes or organizations.

Register Now!

Carl FiztPatrick

Communications and Public Relations,

[Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs].

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May 22, 2019 at 9:43 AM by
"International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Scam
an anonymous user from: Wakefield, New Brunswick, Canada

Still going...May 2019.

"Dear (name),

On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, we are pleased to officially invite you to join us at the 2019 International Conference on Sustainable Development, a four-day gathering of Business Leaders, Economists, Academia, Scholars, Policymakers, Researchers, Scientist, Administrators, Manufacturers, Investors, Activist & Non-Governmental Organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, Individuals from the Public and Private sectors to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on SDGs that is open to all stakeholders with a view to developing global sustainable development goals. The theme of the conference is "Institutional Frameworks and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development". The Conference is to be held at the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre London, United Kingdom from 25th - 28th June, 2019. Aimed at reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.

This invitation is extended to you personally, based on your expertise in the subject area. As an invitee, you have received a registration code UN/IFICSD/006237/2019 which grants you access to the registration platform.

Registration is now open and free for invited individuals and organizations only. The support to applicants includes provision of free round-trip by British Airways. Invited participants will only be responsible for their hotel accommodation and feeding cost at the Lancaster Gate Hotel. The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre London, United Kingdom is the venue for this conference while the Lancaster Gate Hotel has been officially designated to accommodate all participants.

Participants will enjoy special luncheon shows, tourist attractions, including guided outdoor tour activities available in host city. If you require a visa to enter the UK. Please indicate to receive a formal invitation addressed to the British Embassy.

For more information about registration form, visa and other general questions, write an acceptance letter to be part of this event and send directly to the UN Secretariat's e-mail: secretariat@unificsd.org.uk or call 44(0)773 963 2924.

Registration may close earlier if events fill. Please register early to guarantee your participation. Feel free to share this information with colleagues, institutes or organizations.

Alison Smale,

Secretary, Information and Public Relations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications."

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November 11, 2018 at 9:56 PM by
"International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Scam
an anonymous user from: Providencia, Region Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Still going:

"Subject: Invitation: UN Conference on Sustainable Development.

To: ...

From: United Nations <un@un.org>

Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:06:47 0000

Reply-To: registration@unic-un.org

Envelope-To: <...>

X-Spam-Flag: YES

...

Dear ...,

On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, we are pleased to officially invite you to join us at the 2018 International Conference on Sustainable Development, a four-day gathering of Business Leaders, Economists, Policymakers, Researchers, Scientist, Educationists, Administrators, Manufacturers, Investors, Activist & Non-Governmental Organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, Individuals from the Public and Private sectors to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on SDGs that is open to all stakeholders with a view to developing global sustainable development goals. The Theme of the conference is "Information for Integrated Decision-Making & Institutional Frameworks on the Global Financial and Economic Crises and Its Impact on Sustainable Development". The Conference is to be held at the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre London, United Kingdom from 11th - 14th December, 2018. Aimed at reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.

This invitation is extended to you personally, based on your expertise in the subject area. As an invitee, you have received a registration code UNCSD|07912|UK|2018 which grants you access to the registration form.

Registration is open and free for invited individuals and organizations only. The support to applicants includes provision of a free round-trip economy class air ticket by British Airways. Invited participants will only be responsible for their hotel accommodation and feeding cost at the Lancaster Gate Hotel. The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre London, United Kingdom is the venue for this conference while the Lancaster Gate Hotel has been officially designated to accommodate all participants.

Participants will enjoy special luncheon shows, tourist attractions, including guided outdoor tour activities available in host city. Will you need a visa to enter the UK?. Please indicate to receive a formal invitation addressed to the British Embassy.

For more information about registration form, visa and other general enquiries, write an acceptance letter to be part of this event and send directly to the UN Secretariat's e-mail: registration@unic-un.org or call 44(0)788 413 8021.

Feel free to share this information with colleagues, institutes or organizations. Please register on time.

Christine Pearson,

Assistant Secretary, Communications and Public Relations"

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July 22, 2018 at 4:17 AM by
"International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Scam
an anonymous user from: Zurich, Switzerland

Hello, new scam received today 22th of july 2018 by email:

"United Nations International Conference on Sustainable Development.

21st - 24th August, 2018.

@

International Exhibition & Convention Centre (the IECC)-London, United Kingdom.

Dear Invitee, Nonprofit/NGO Colleague,

The 2018 United Nations Sustainable Development Conference will take place from 21st - 24th August, 2018 at the International Exhibition & Convention Centre (IECC)-London, United Kingdom. On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, I am pleased to inform you that the United Nations General Assembly at its Coordination and management on 25 September, 2015 formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets.

In accordance with this adoption, the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) officially invite you to join us at the 2018 International Conference on Sustainable Development, a four-day gathering of Business Leaders, Economists, Policymakers, Researchers, Scientist, Educationists, Administrators, Manufacturers, Investors, Activist & Non-Governmental Organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, Individuals from the Public and Private Sector from 21st - 24th August, 2018 in London, United Kingdom to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on SDGs that is open to all stakeholders with a view to developing global sustainable development goals. Aimed at reconciling the economic and environmental goals of the global community, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.

The decision to hold the forum was made by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/236 (A/RES/64/236). It was intended to be a high-level summit, including heads of state and government or other representatives and resulting in a focused political document designed to shape global environmental policy.

Date: 21st - 24th August, 2018.

Venue: International Exhibition & Convention Centre (the IECC)-London, United Kingdom.

Theme: Information for Integrated Decision-Making & Institutional Frameworks on the Global Financial and Economic Crises and Its Impact on Sustainable Development.

Registration is open and free for invited individuals and organizations only. As an invitee, you have received a registration code SDC-20/05312/2018/UK with the invitation letter, which grants you access to the registration form. The support to applicants includes provision of a free round-trip economy class air ticket by British Airways. Invited participants will only be responsible for their hotel accommodation and feeding cost at the Queens Gate Hotel. The International Exhibition & Convention Centre (the IECC)-London, United Kingdom is the venue for this summit while the Queen's Gate Hotel has been officially designated to accommodate all participants.

Participants will enjoy special luncheon shows, tourist attractions, including guided outdoor tour activities available in host city. Will you need a visa to enter the UK?. Please indicate to receive a formal invitation addressed to the British Embassy.

For more information about registration form, visa and other general enquiries, write an acceptance letter to be part of this event and send directly to the UN Secretariat's e-mail: SECRETARIAT@UNSDC.ORG or call 44(0)7520 628673.

Feel free to share this information with colleagues, institutes or organizations. Please register on time and then follow the directions on your confirmation email.

Register Now!

Carl Cofield

Assistant Secretary, Communications and Public Relations,

[Under-Secretary-General for United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs]."

Delete

August 7, 2018 at 4:57 AM by
"International Conference on Sustainable Development Invitation" Scam
an anonymous user from: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

yes got the same one twice today - exactly same text

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