We continue to receive reports from members who have been contacted by various email addresses with spam and scam content. Thank you to those members for bringing these incidents to our attention. We wanted to share them in case of help or use to other members. 

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Recent emails for info

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Note the email and the reference to it at the end. 

On Friday, 07/10/26 at 11:34 Sdggh Fcg <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Linguist 

My name is Kelly Mendez-Scheib, and I serve as the Chief People Officer at Crunchbase.

We obtained your contact information through the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) professional directory (https://www.ciol.org.uk/) while searching for experienced medical translation professionals. We are currently expanding our international network of qualified medical translators and are seeking skilled linguists for ongoing translation and localization projects across a variety of language pairs.

About Crunchbase

Crunchbase is a global project management and talent outsourcing company that connects businesses with highly skilled freelance professionals worldwide. We coordinate multilingual projects for clients across industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, legal, finance, technology, and research. Our focus is on delivering high-quality work through long-term partnerships with experienced language specialists.

Website: https://www.crunchbase.com

Current Medical Translation Scope

We are currently onboarding translators for projects involving:

Clinical trial documentation

Medical research papers and scientific journals

Pharmaceutical documentation

Medical device manuals

Regulatory and compliance documents

Patient information leaflets and informed consent forms

Hospital reports and laboratory documentation

Healthcare websites and educational materials

Project volumes typically range from 2,000 to 50,000+ words, with recurring assignments available for reliable translators. Accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines are essential.

If you are interested in collaborating with us, please send your CV, language pairs, areas of specialization, and any relevant certifications or translation samples for our review.

We look forward to establishing a long-term professional partnership with you.

We apologize for contacting you from a non-official email address. Due to a high operational workload, we are temporarily using an alternative email to ensure timely communication.

Kind regards,

Kelly Mendez-Scheib

Chief People Officer

Crunchbase

https://www.crunchbase.com

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From: George Adams <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, 03 July 2026 19:52:59
Subject: Invitation to Join Our Team as a Professional Translator/Interpreter

Dear Professional Translator,

We are delighted to invite you to join our team as a Professional Translator.

After carefully reviewing your qualifications and experience, we are confident that your linguistic expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail would make you a valuable addition to our organization.

We believe your skills align perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality translation services across diverse projects.

As a Translator, you will be responsible for accurately translating written and spoken content while preserving its original meaning, tone, cultural context, and intent. 

Your work will play a vital role in bridging language barriers and enabling effective communication between clients from different regions and cultures.

This position offers the opportunity to work on engaging projects, collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, and contribute to meaningful international communications.

We value excellence, reliability, and continuous professional growth, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills can thrive.

We would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you and guide you through the next steps of our onboarding process. 

Kindly confirm your interest and availability at your earliest convenience so we can proceed with the necessary arrangements.

We are excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and look forward to building a successful professional relationship together.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. 

Warm regards,

George Adams 

Project Manager

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From: Matthew Woodward <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 18:06
Subject: Translation Opportunity: French to English Project – Apex Linguistics Services

Hello,

My name is Matthew Woodward, and I am the Translation Manager at Apex Linguistics Services.

We are currently seeking a professional translator for an upcoming French-to-English project. We came across your profile and professional details via the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and were impressed by your credentials.

If you are currently available to take on new assignments, please let me know. I would be happy to share the full project scope, including the word count, deadline, and payment terms, so we can determine if this is a good fit for you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Matthew Woodward
Translation Manager
Apex Linguistics Services
https://apexlinguistics.online
[email protected]

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From: Oakley Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, 19 June 2026 17:17:54
Subject: The Chartered Institute of Linguists 2026

Hi,

I'm following up, to confirm if you are interested in acquiring the Registrants/Members list.

•     The Chartered Institute of Linguists 2026 (London, UK, 2026)
•     1,000+ Contacts

So that I can Share the cost and other details. with you, kindly let me know your opinions.

Regards,
Oakley– Business Executive

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Envoyé: lundi 8 Juin 2026 23:42
De : "Gina Edwards"
Objet : Tr: Chartered Institute of Linguists
 

Hi Name

Would you be interested in obtaining the list of Distribution / Members List for the upcoming

•          Chartered Institute of Linguists 2026

•          London, United Kingdom

•          1,000+ Attendees

It’s a great opportunity to connect with decision-makers and industry leaders.

Let me know if you'd like the pricing and full details — happy to share.

Looking forward to your response 

Regards,

Gina – Business Executive

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From: emirateeventcompany <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 5:08 PM
Subject: English to French translation services

 

We are Emirate Event Company, United Arab Emirates looking for professional translation services in the United Kingdom. We need your service to translate documents electronic delivery of documents in fully editable MS Office format for our company. We are to make a presentation to a group of french speaking people coming to the United Arab Emirates on the 8th of July, 2026. We need your service to translate the documents from English to French, so each of our audience can have a copy in French language to enable them to go through the content of the presentation. We will need the work to be delivered on or before July 8th, 2026. Do let us know your rates (£) for a total of about 52,211 words of presentation.

Kindly get back to us with a full quote for the project and revert back as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Al Rashid
Emirate Event Company
PH: +971 (0) 4380050
F:  +971 (0) 4385854
Email: [email protected]

 

Note: The real company can be found here: https://www.emirates-events.com/ and have been emailed at their correct address: [email protected] to let them know about someone trying to impersonate them.

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From: Maxwell Samuel <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 18:09
Subject: Availability Inquiry – English →GREEK Academic / Historical Translation (23,326 Words) – Informal Imperialism

I hope this message finds you well.

I am reaching out to present a potential translation opportunity with Hogarth Worldwide International. We recently came across your profile on ciol.org.uk, and based on your expertise and professional background, we believe you would be an excellent fit for an upcoming project.

Project Overview:

• Language Pair: English →GREEk

• Document Type: Text-based PDF

• Word Count: 23,326 words

• Rate: £0.25 per word

• Deadline: 7working days (flexible if necessary)

• Subject/Theme: Informal Imperialism in Europe and the Ottoman Empire: The Consolidation of the Mythical Roots of the West

The document explores Europe’s indirect influence on the Ottoman Empire and its role in shaping Western geopolitical and cultural dominance.

We are seeking an experienced professional translator who can deliver a high-quality, culturally precise translation while maintaining strong attention to linguistic accuracy, consistency, style, and tone.

If this opportunity interests you, we would appreciate it if you could kindly share the following:

• Your updated CV

• A brief overview of your relevant translation experience

• Your availability for this assignment

We would be delighted to explore the possibility of collaborating with you and greatly appreciate your time and consideration.

Kind regards,

Maxwell Samuel 

Project Coordinator

Hogarth Worldwide International

www.hogarth.com

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Gesendet: Dienstag, 31. März 2026 um 13:18

Von: "Ben Marcus" <[email protected]>

Betreff: Invitation to Participate in a Translation Project

Hello,

I came across your CIOL profile and wanted to reach out about a paid English–Bulgarian translation project.

Details:

- 50 JPEG images (transcription + translation)

- Delivery in Word or Google Docs

- Timeline: 3 days

Please let me know if you're available, and I’ll share the full brief and rates.

Best regards,

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From: Nicoline Olsen <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:52 PM
Subject: Availability Inquiry – English → FRENCH Academic / Historical Translation (23,326 Words) – Informal Imperialism

I hope this message finds you well.

I am reaching out to present a potential translation opportunity with Hogarth Worldwide International. We recently came across your profile on ciol.org.uk, and based on your expertise and professional background, we believe you would be an excellent fit for an upcoming project.

Project Overview:

• Language Pair: English →French 

• Document Type: Text-based PDF

• Word Count: 23,326 words

• Rate: £0.25 per word

• Deadline: 4 working days (flexible if necessary)

• Subject/Theme: Informal Imperialism in Europe and the Ottoman Empire: The Consolidation of the Mythical Roots of the West

The document explores Europe’s indirect influence on the Ottoman Empire and its role in shaping Western geopolitical and cultural dominance.

We are seeking an experienced professional translator who can deliver a high-quality, culturally precise translation while maintaining strong attention to linguistic accuracy, consistency, style, and tone.

If this opportunity interests you, we would appreciate it if you could kindly share the following:

• Your updated CV

• A brief overview of your relevant translation experience

• Your availability for this assignment

We would be delighted to explore the possibility of collaborating with you and greatly appreciate your time and consideration.

Kind regards,

Nicoline Olsen 

Project Coordinator

Hogarth Worldwide International

www.hogarth.com

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From: Jobs <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:52 PM
Subject: Interview Invitation: Remote Court Translator’s Position – SPRIM

Dear freelance,

Your background recently caught our attention through CareerBuilder and the Chartered Institute of Linguistics. After reviewing your resume, we would like to invite you to a 30-minute virtual interview for our Remote Translator position.

This role offers a competitive rate of $25–$75 per hour, depending on experience, and involves collaborating with a dynamic team of freelancers to support our upcoming projects.

Next Steps:

To proceed with the job briefing and interview, please reply to this email with “I am interested.” I will then provide you with a link to our hiring coordinator’s calendar to schedule a time that works for you.

Interview Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Dr. Caroline Shleifer

Managing partner 

SPRIM 

www.sprim.com

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From: Scarlett <[email protected]> 
Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:34 PM
Subject: Invitation to Collaborate – Translation Project (8,806 words)

Dear Linguist,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Scarlett, and I am reaching out on behalf of Bisnow Real Estate Organization.

You can learn more about us here: Bisnow.

We would like to share with you the details of an upcoming project and explore potential collaboration opportunities. Please find the project information below:

Project Details:

Title: History and Critique of the Labor Theory of Value

• Document Type: Academic essay covering classical political economy and evaluations of the labor theory of value 

• Length: Roughly 20 pages

• Language Pair: Target language be discussed on confirmation 

• Deadline: 72 hours, with some flexibility

• Payment: $148 per page

We look forward to your feedback and to discussing how we might work together successfully on this initiative.

Express your interest in this project by contacting the Hiring Manager via WhatsApp link below for more information and payment process:

https://wa.me/+447777641220
Thomas Linda Jamie (Hiring Manager)

Best regards.

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From: Kliffson Marylla <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2025 9:25:57 PM
Subject: Tutoring/Translation Opportunity – History and Critique of the Labor Theory of Value

Hello,

We are reaching out to discuss a new project for our company that requires tutoring in this language. Your contact information was found through CIOL, and we believe your expertise aligns well with what we are looking for.

We are seeking an individual with your experience and language skills to assist us in this highlighted language subject within our company. We are offering a payment of £4,000 for this project.

Language Pair : ENG-FR

If you are available and interested in collaborating, please let us know your availability and rates. Additionally, if you have any questions or require further details, feel free to contact our project manager on WhatsApp below:

+447961374699

Expecting your message on WhatsApp!

Best regards,

Kliffson Marylla 

Penguin Random House 

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From: James Jose <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:35:31 PM
Subject: Collaboration Opportunity: Academic Essay on Labor Theory of Value

Dear Linguist/teacher, 

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Prof. Mitchell J. Jose, and I'm reaching out from http://ciol.org.uk/. We're looking for a skilled linguist to collaborate on a fascinating academic essay.

Project Details:

*   Title: History and Critique of the Labor Theory of Value

*   Document Type: Academic essay exploring classical political economy and evaluations of the labor theory of value.

*   Length: Approximately 20 pages.

*   Language Pair: Target language should be your native tongue.

*   Deadline: 72 hours, with some flexibility.

*   Compensation: \$0.12 per word.

This project offers a chance to delve into an intriguing topic and showcase your linguistic/ teaching expertise. We believe your skills would be a valuable asset to this endeavor.

If you're interested in learning more and discussing the payment process, please contact me via WhatsApp at

+1 (617) 599-4081

Best regards,

Professor Mitchell J. Jose

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Companies House and County Court Judgements

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A UK-based member has brought a recent case to our attention where an Agency has not paid several of their invoices. They are pursuing a legal remedy via a County Court Judgement.

If you have a concern about an agency or other business it is well worth checking their listing on Companies House https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house (or click on the image below).

 

 

You can also check for County Court Judgements against a company via Trust Online https://www.trustonline.org.uk/ for a small fee (again you can also click on the image below). 

 

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More spam and scam emails

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I hope this email finds you well.

My name is Elvis Smith, and I am the editorial director at transperfect https://www.transperfect.com/, a member of the American Translators Association

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced freelance translator for an exciting project involving English to French translations. The ideal candidate will

Exceptional translation skills

Excellent customer service ability

* A stronghold is commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and discretion.

If you are interested in collaborating with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you another time too or d exploring potential opportunities.

Thank you for considering our proposal.

Greetings from Hogarth Worldwide!

We’re excited to explore a potential collaboration with you on an upcoming translation project involving content in English to be translated into various languages. As part of this collaboration, we would appreciate it if you could share the following details: and as you have asked yes it's soon...

Your language pairs (from English to which target languages you offer)

Your rate per word for translation (and proofreading/editing, if applicable)

We’re looking forward to building a successful working relationship and delivering exceptional multilingual content together.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

Best regards

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From: Brende Merrill <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 8:46 PM
Subject: Review Your 2025 Employee Onboarding & Key Updates REF XYo39391

Hello,

We hope this email finds you well.

We are providing you with essential information regarding your employee benefits for the year 2025. Please find the attached document for a detailed overview of your benefits coverage, included:

·  Health insurance premiums

·  Dental and vision coverage

·  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

·  Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

·  Life insurance

·  Disability insurance

·  Retirement plans

·  Paid time off (PTO) accrual

·  Other relevant benefits

We value your contributions to our company and are committed to supporting your well-being.

Best Regard,

Human Resources Manager

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From: Florence Moore <[email protected]>

Subject: CIOL Conference Season 2025

Date: 22 July 2025 at 16:40:45 BST

Hi (incorrectly formatted name),

I'm following up if you're interested to get the Registrants/Attendees list.

•  CIOL Conference Season 2025 ( London , UK , 14 - 20 March 2025 )

•  Attendees Counts: 1,000

 I'm waiting for your response so I can let you know the cost & more details .

Have a great day

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Member emails shared with CIOL

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I'm writing to bring to your attention a common scam for translators. To save time, please see the the following thread on Reddit:

Translation job scam seeking someone to translate a movie script English > Brazilian Portuguese

I have now been approached twice by e-mail, by people claiming to be professionals in need of a translation. The first time I fell for it and wasted four days of work translating a document for them. Fortunately I wasn't so naïve as to make the IMF code payment. The second time, just yesterday, I wasn't going to be fooled.

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For about the last 6 months, the number of unsolicited emails I receive from companies claiming to be translation and/or interpretation companies has risen sharply. They usually say that they are "impressed by my credentials", without even writing to me directly (it usually greets me as "dear linguist", "dear interpreter", etc.), and without saying where they found my contact details. When I ask them where they found my details, they usually reply that they found them on the CIOL website.

The problem is not just this type of unsolicited emails, it is the fact that these are mostly scams, and/or proposing outrageous rates. I received an email today that was booking me (as if I were a staff member) for an interpretation assignment by phone (a service that I do not provide), for a rate of £25/hour. I replied that they should delete my contact details from their directory as I am not part of their staff or freelancer interpreters. I usually also tell them that, as a European citizen, I am protected by the GDPR. It is usually sufficient to make them cease.

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What You Should Do

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• Do not respond to these emails or provide any payment or banking information
• Report as spam or junk in your email client and block these sender addresses
• Report the incident to Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
• Report phishing emails to: [email protected]

 

The following CIOL resources provide useful guidance:

• Beware of Scams and Unknown Links
• Stay ahead of Scammers Translation Offers  

 

 

You may also have noticed that we featured an article on some of these issues in the The Linguist, reflecting our ongoing commitment to keeping members informed and aware of potential risks from increasingly sophisticated bad actors.

The specific article 'Perfect Trap' from Charlotte Hale-Burgess is available in blog form here

If you receive similar solicitation emails, please forward them to us at [email protected] so we can monitor the situation, raise awareness and help protect the CIOL community.