Post by Katerina Rontogianni

Heads-up for fellow linguists and translators I recently received an unsolicited message inviting me to translate a 23k‑word medical manuscript for a surprisingly high rate, with instructions to send my CV via WhatsApp. The message referenced a UK “Own Book Organisation” but provided no corporate email, no NDA, no PO, and no verifiable project manager. Several red flags stood out: Request to move communication to WhatsApp Unusually high per‑word rate for cold outreach No official email address or contract Generic, mass‑sent wording Sharing this here so colleagues stay alert. If you receive a similar message, proceed with caution and verify the sender before sharing any documents or personal information. Stay safe out there — our community works best when we look out for one another.