Beware of scams implying association with the United Nations Development Programme 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal has been made aware of various correspondences, being circulated via e-mail, from Internet web sites, text messages, etc. falsely stating that they are issued by, or in association with the UNDP and/or its officials. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or in many cases personal details from the recipients of such correspondence, are fraudulent.

UNDP wishes to warn the public at large about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of the organisation, and/or its officials, through different fraud schemes.

Please note that:

• UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee), or request information on applicants’ bank accounts. To apply for a job go to: Careers | United Nations Development Programme and click on "View All Vacancies"
• UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its procurement process (supplier registration, bids submission) or other fee. Visit the Procurement Division to see the latest business opportunities with the United Nations.
• UNDP does not request any information related to bank accounts or other private information.
• UNDP does not offer prizes, awards, funds, certificates, automated teller machine (ATM) cards, compensation for Internet fraud, or scholarships, or conduct lotteries.

UNDP strongly recommends that the recipients of solicitations, such as those described above exercise extreme caution in respect of such solicitations. 

Financial loss and identity theft could result from the transfer of money or personal information to those issuing such fraudulent correspondence. 

Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

This is not an official document, it is for informational purposes. To learn more please visit:

1. Scam Alert
2. Report Fraud, Abuse, and Misconduct