WARNING: Scammers targeting IETF 121 Dublin participants

[IETF Executive Director <[e-mail]>]

We have received a report of scammers targeting IETF 121 Dublin participants, aiming to sell hotel bookings by pretending to be an official agent.  

This scam is in the form of the email shown below from [e-mail] but they are known to also use [e-mail], [e-mail] and [e-mail].

We do not yet know how many people have been contacted or how they have obtained email addresses.  If you have received such an email then please forward it to [e-mail] to help us track and investigate this.  Please also contact [e-mail] if you have responded to this scam and need assistance.

Feel to reach out to me directly if you have any questions or concerns.

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Subject: Accommodation for Ott in Dublin, Ireland - November 2-8, 2024 - The Convention Centre Dublin
Date: XXXX
From: Operations Global <[e-mail]>
To: XXXX

  Dear XXXX,

In relation to your upcoming conference visit to Dublin in November.

We would appreciate it if you could provide your arrival and departure dates to enable us to secure your accommodation.

Once we have this information, we will email you a detailed invoice and detailed information about your booking.

The reservation allows for full flexibility for alterations, modifications, or complete cancellations up to 14 days prior to your scheduled check-in date.

Thanks a lot,

Please connect with the Global Travel Team via our Call Centres:
United Kingdom Office : ([phone]
Canada Office : ([phone]

Our staff is prepared to support you.
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Jay Daley
IETF Executive Director
[e-mail]