Reporting scams
We are aware of a potential scams.
If you doubt the authenticity of any type of correspondence claiming to originate from Young Invest, please email phishing@younginvest.co. This alerts us to the potential scam and allows for it to be investigated and remediated, if necessary. Please note: due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot respond to every request.
We are aware of numerous forms of fraudulent correspondence including, but not limited to: email, social media sites, postal mail, fax, and telephone, all claiming to be from, or associated with, Young Invest. They are circulating in a number of different languages and often include foundation logo, photos, links, or other information taken directly from our official web site, www.younginvest.co.
Unfortunately, scams claiming to be from or associated with us are growing in volume and, in many cases, can be quite sophisticated. Our security team is working with law enforcement to make every effort to stop such scams, but unfortunately, we cannot stop them all.
Please be advised that Young invest, employees, grantees, or partner organisations do not:
– Request administrative fees for awarding a grant.
– Host internet lotteries or offer prizes of any kind through email, postal mail, telephone, fax, or in person
– Request registration fees for conferences or summits
– Request information about bank accounts or other private information
– Have memberships or request fees for memberships
– Approach individuals in person offering grant opportunities
– Solicit donations at any time
– Offer investment opportunities