Welcome to the Trust and Safety Center of the Global Citizenship Foundation—an AI-enabled resource designed to help you identify, prevent, and report fraudulent activity, impersonation, and digital misconduct.
As part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding our communities, this Trust and Safety Center provides critical updates, guidance, and tools to protect you and your data from cyber threats.
About the Global Citizenship Foundation's Safety Center
The Global Citizenship Foundation Safety Center is dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of our mission by offering clear guidelines and resources to help stakeholders identify and avoid potential scams, fraudulent activities, or unauthorized communications. This center serves as a hub for accurate, up-to-date information regarding our official communication channels, domains, and best practices for safeguarding both individual and organizational data.
The Safety Center offers the following key elements:
Security Advisory: This section alerts stakeholders to the risk of scams, phishing attempts, spoofing, and individuals impersonating the Foundation or its officers.
Official Communication Channels: This section outlines all legitimate platforms and domains, including our main website, compliance portal, social media, and campaign domains.
How to Recognize Fraudulent Credentials: This section guides stakeholders in identifying fake or altered credentials by verifying issuer authenticity, checking for inconsistencies, and using secure verification methods.
How to Recognize Fake Letters and Contracts: This section assists stakeholders in detecting counterfeit correspondence by examining sender details, verifying digital signatures, and identifying formatting anomalies.
Protective Measures: This provides actionable steps for users to protect themselves, such as scrutinizing emails and URLs, avoiding unsolicited requests for donations or personal information, and reporting any suspicious activities.
Contact Information: Facilitating direct communication with GCF, this section ensures stakeholders can securely report concerns or suspicious activities, ensuring that all interactions occur through trusted channels.
The Safety Center is intended to help users distinguish official GCF communication channels from fraudulent or unauthorized sources. It plays a vital role in protecting the Foundation’s stakeholders and its mission of advancing global citizenship education and sustainable development by promoting vigilance and providing clear instructions for recognizing legitimate communications.
Security Advisory
GCF has become aware of fraudulent activities where individuals impersonate our representatives to solicit donations, personal information, or payments. These scams may involve fake websites, emails, or in-person solicitations using GCF's name and logo without authorization.
Your safety and the integrity of our mission are of paramount importance. We urge all stakeholders to remain vigilant against unauthorized activities and communications. Always verify the authenticity of information by cross-referencing with our official channels and domains. We do not solicit payments or personal information via unsolicited emails or messages. Be cautious of potential scams, phishing attempts, and individuals or entities misrepresenting the Foundation.
If you have cyber security concerns or do believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating the Global Citizenship Foundation, please report such suspicious activities through our official communication channels. Your report helps us protect others and take swift action. Your information is confidential and will be reviewed promptly by our safety and integrity team.
Your vigilance helps protect the integrity of our mission and ensures that contributions reach their intended purposes.
Official Communication Channels
For authentic and up-to-date information, please engage exclusively through GCF's official channels:
Exercise Caution!
Please be advised that communications originating from channels not listed above should be considered unofficial and approached with caution.
How to Recognize Fraudulent Certificates
🔍 How to Verify the Authenticity of a Certificate
Watch Out for These Red Flags
Missing Verification Link or Certificate ID
All our certificates, badges, and credentials include a verification link and a unique Credential ID.
Sent as a static PDF with no way to validate it.
Comes from unofficial emails (e.g. Gmail or lookalike domains)
Contains typos, poor formatting, or logos that do not match the official GCF branding indicate potential fraud.
Suspect a Fake Credential/Certificate? Please report it.
Verifying Suspicious Letters or Contracts
At the Global Citizenship Foundation, we are steadfast in our commitment to uphold the security and authenticity of our communications. In the spirit of transparency and trust, we have established clear guidelines to help you identify genuine correspondence and protect yourself against fraudulent letters.
All official letters and contractual documents you receive from us bear electronic signatures that meet the strictest standards including compliance with the European Union's (EU) eIDAS requirements. Each document features a clear, verifiable digital signature with an audit trail and tamper-evident seal, ensuring that you can confirm its legitimacy and authenticity at a glance.
In addition, all official letters and contracts adhere to our established templates, which include standardized logos, fonts, seals or stamps, and consistent color palettes that reflect our brand identity. Any deviations—such as typographical errors, unusual formatting, or altered logos—should prompt you to exercise caution.
Furthermore, our communications include precise contact information that matches the details provided on our official website and Safety Center. Discrepancies in phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses are red flags that may indicate fraudulent activity.
Unsure About a Letter or Contract? How to Verify Its Authenticity
Our email communications originate solely from authorized Global Citizenship Foundation domains. Please exercise caution if you receive messages from:
Generic email providers (e.g., Gmail)
Email addresses that closely mimic but do not precisely match our official domains
Fraudulent Communication Alerts
Fraudulent Communication Alerts
If you’ve received a suspicious message claiming to be from the Global Citizenship Foundation, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. We have identified instances of fraudulent communication falsely claiming affiliation with the Foundation. These scams often:
Request payments for fellowships, events, or certifications.
Use lookalike domains and forged logos.
Offer unsolicited appointments, awards, or invitations.
Pretend to be from GCF leadership requesting personal information or urgent action.
Important Points to Remember
Exercise caution with unsolicited communications, especially those requesting money or personal details.
GCF does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment processes.
We do not request donations or personal information through unsolicited communications.
All legitimate communications will come from the official channels listed above.
Always verify the sender's email address and scrutinize URLs for authenticity.
If you suspect fraudulent activity, report it to local authorities and inform GCF through our official channels.
Spoofing and Phishing Awareness
Spoofing involves the deliberate falsification of communication sources to deceive recipients. This can manifest through forged email addresses, caller IDs, or websites that closely resemble legitimate ones. For instance, an email might appear to originate from aaryan@gcf.ngo but actually come from aaryan@gcf-support.org, a deceptive domain.
Phishing is a cyberattack technique aimed at tricking individuals into divulging sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. These attacks often employ deceptive emails, messages, or websites to harvest personal data.
We Deploy Authentication Protocols to Secure Our Emails from Spoofing.
The Global Citizenship Foundation utilizes email authentication protocols including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to validate legitimate communications.
Key Indicators of Spoofing
Domain Variations: Emails from addresses that closely mimic official domains but contain subtle differences.
Unexpected Attachments or Links: Unsolicited emails with attachments or links prompting downloads or credential inputs.
Urgent Requests: Messages pressuring immediate action, often bypassing standard procedures.
Common Phishing Tactics
Deceptive Emails: Messages claiming to be from GCF requesting personal or financial information.
Fake Websites: Websites designed to look like official GCF platforms, prompting users to enter credentials.
Malicious Attachments: Files attached to emails that, when opened, install malware on the user's device.
Preventive and Protective Measures
Be Skeptical of Unsolicited Requests: GCF will never ask for sensitive information via email.
Check Website URLs Carefully: Ensure the website address matches GCF's official domains.
Verify Sender Details: Cross-check email addresses and contact information against official GCF channels.
Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links: Hover over links to preview URLs before clicking.
Use Security Software: Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware programs.
Educate Yourself and Others: Stay informed about the latest phishing techniques and share knowledge within your network.
How to Report Suspicious Activities
Here are a few tips:
Subject Line: Begin your message with a clear and descriptive subject line. For example:
"Suspected Phishing Attempt:...."
"Verifying Document Authenticity:..."
"Potential Spoofed Communication:..."
Message Content: Provide detailed information about your concern, including any relevant dates, names, or reference numbers. This will assist our team in investigating the matter efficiently.
Attachments: If applicable, attach any supporting documents or screenshots that can help us understand the issue better. Our Trust and Safety Team will take necessary precautions to handle such correspondence with applicable security protocols and take appropriate actions.
Our Response Time
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-5 business days. For urgent matters, please indicate the urgency in your subject line.
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