Press Release

FRAUD ALERT: BEWARE OF SCHEMES OR SOLICITATIONS MISUSING CENTER FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NAME

July 07, 2022

(Washington, DC)— If you receive letters, emails, calls or other communications claiming to be from the Center for Global Development (CGD) promoting benefits, payments or a lottery in exchange for advance fees, personal financial information, or a charge of any kind, please do not respond. These are fraudulent programs and are in no way associated with or endorsed by CGD.

Schemes may invite participation in COVID-related or a development-focused relief program. Recipients are advised to disregard these solicitations.

CGD does not host or participate in lotteries, monetary giveaways or other campaigns of this nature, and cannot accept responsibility for any resulting loss, damages or claims.