Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet | This scam has been already discussed in several threads

Natalie — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet
Poster: Natalie
Post title: This scam has been already discussed in several threads

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Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet

Mihai Manastireanu — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0000

Forum: Scams
Topic: Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet
Poster: Mihai Manastireanu

I received a suspicious job offer from someone claiming to represent Dun & Bradstreet, using the address [email removed] . The message refers to a Criminal Law EN>RO translation project of 12,500+ words at €0.18/word. This appears to be impersonation/phishing, as the sender is using a Gmail address while claiming to represent D&B.

Complete e-mail below:

Dear linguist,

I am Elliot Mercer, representing Dun & Bradstreet, a premier international authority in commercial data, analytics, and business intelligence. We partner with firms across the globe to deliver reliable market insights and comprehensive risk management strategies.

You can explore our company further here: [url removed]

While scouting for specialized linguists on ProZ.com for an upcoming mandate, your profile caught our attention due to your impressive background in the field.
We are presently recruiting a seasoned legal translator for the following engagement:

PROJECT TITLE
Criminal Law

PROJECT OVERVIEW
This assignment involves the translation of a high-level legal and academic text centered on criminal law. The scope includes historical perspectives, principles of criminal liability, categorization of offenses, legal defenses, theories of sentencing, and procedural frameworks. Given the technical nature of this document, we require a translator with profound legal knowledge and the ability to apply specialized terminology with absolute precision.

Project Specifications

Language Pair English →Romanian

Volume > 12,500 words

Rate > €0.18 per word

File Format >Microsoft Word docx

Schedule > Urgent (final delivery dates to be negotiated based on your capacity)

We are seeking a professional with a verified history of success in legal translation who can guarantee terminological accuracy and consistent quality.
If you are interested and possess the required expertise, please respond with the following:
- An updated copy of your CV
- Examples of your previous legal translation work
- Your current availability and estimated time required to complete this volume
Should your qualifications align with our needs, we will promptly provide the full project documentation and stylistic guidelines.

Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Elliot Mercer

Dun & Bradstreet

ProZ.com Translation Forums

Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet | This scam has been already discussed in several threads

Fake translation job proposition from Dun & Bradstreet