Statement from the National Natural Science Foundation
Recently, there have been unlawful individuals circulating forged documents purportedly from the National Natural Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the NSF), authorizing the establishment of a so-called "Natural Fund Pilot Community." They are recruiting individuals from the community to post fake posters for promotion, using instant messaging apps (such as MosTalk, etc.) for communication, impersonating NSF staff to conduct promotional webinars via video conferencing, and enticing people to download and install apps (such as "Natural Science" and "ZRKJ," etc.) to purchase so-called "Natural Fund financial products," engaging in pyramid scheme fraud. This illegal activity seriously infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of the public and damages the reputation of the National Natural Science Foundation. Therefore, our organization hereby reiterates the following stern statement:
The only official website of the National Natural Science Foundation is: http://www.nsfc.gov.cn; the only official WeChat subscription account is: National Natural Science Foundation. The NSF has never authorized any individual or organization to establish websites, apps, etc., has never authorized any entity or individual to establish the "Natural Fund Pilot Community," nor has it launched any "Natural Fund financial products."
We warn all entities or individuals impersonating departments or staff of the National Natural Science Foundation to immediately cease all illegal activities. Our organization reserves the right to pursue legal responsibilities against them.
We remind all sectors of society and the general public to remain vigilant and guard against deception. Once any illegal activities, such as financial seminars or pyramid scheme fraud, are discovered under the guise of the National Natural Science Foundation, please promptly report them to the local public security organs and contact us immediately to provide relevant clues. (Contact number: 010-62326879).
This statement is hereby issued.
National Natural Science Foundation
March 1, 2024
