Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration.
- 166 Member States, 8 States with observer status
- 400 IOM offices in over 100 countries
- 9,000 staff
The Federal Republic of Germany has been a member of IOM since 1954. In Berlin, Nuremberg, Frankfurt/Main and Brandenburg, IOM Germany implements national and international projects in the area of migration.
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It has been brought to the attention of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that individuals have used IOM Germany’s official number to make fraudulent calls posing as IOM staff members threating forced returns and demanding money.
Please be aware that the calls do not originate from IOM and they are not in any way associated with IOM activities.
Such use of IOM’s phone number and name is unauthorized and illegal. IOM takes this matter seriously and is taking appropriate actions against such fraudulent practices.
IOM strongly advises the public to be cautious of these and other similar fraudulent calls or e-mails that falsely claim association with IOM. Any transfer of personal information or money to those issuing such fraudulent calls can result in identity theft, financial loss and other damages.
If you think you have received a suspicious call or e-mail, please notify us via iom-germany@iom.int or abuse@iom.int.
