Press release -
Phishing scams – PRCA member notice
We’ve been made aware of fraudulent organisations using the PRCA’s name as part of phishing scams.
In the past few weeks members and non-members have received emails inviting them to purchase ‘PRCA Contact lists’. These emails are used as a pretext for scams. The PRCA always handles data with integrity and never sells member data to third parties.
The PRCA has reported these incidents to the relevant authorities. Members receiving such emails should not respond and should report any suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk to allow the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate. If anyone has responded to these emails with personal details, they should file a report immediately with Action Fraudor call them on 0300 123 2040.
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The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
Representing 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations. Our teams across Europe, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific work with professionals around the world to co-ordinate our operations across six continents.
Our mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry. We champion - and enforce - professional standards around the world through our Professional Charter and Code of Conduct. The Code compels members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice.
We deliver exceptional training, authoritative industry data, and global networking, and development opportunities.
We also manage the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) - the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world. Additionally, we support the delivery of the Motor Industry Communicators Association (MICA).
