Dear Members of the Database Community,

I would like to make you aware of the fact that there are fraudulent e-mails being sent to several members of our community on behalf of the executive members of the VLDB Endowment. The authorities have already been notified. I would urge you to excert caution when receiving e-mails of this type, just ignore them.

Kind regards,

(The real) Volker Markl
on behalf of the VLDB Endowment

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From: Volker Markl 
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:31 AM
To: ... <...>
Subject: Re: VLDB 2021 INNOVATION FUND INITIATIVE 
 
Dear ...,
 
 
Thank you for your response. I am glad you are well and in good health.
 
Apologies for the troubles, I need your assistance with a transfer of 6,850 EURO To finalize Payment on behalf of VLDB?.
 
For an upcoming project With zeal to upgrade innovation on services and new applications of technology that promote engagement, efficiency, and effectiveness.
 
Our treasurer is not able to process the transfer due to a family emergency, and I'm having some troubles with international transfers without my bank access token while on vacation.
 
Kindly let me know if you can help with the transfer today, and if I can forward you the details?
 
Rest assured the amount will be fully reimbursed back to you as soon as our treasurer is back in office.
 
 
Look forward to your mail.
 
Thank You
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Volker Markl
President
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 8:42 PM ... <...> wrote:
Hi ...,
 
How can I help?
 
Cheers. I hope all is well!
 
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From: Volker Markl 
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:24 AM
To: ... <...>
Subject: VLDB 2021 INNOVATION FUND INITIATIVE 
 
Dear ...,
 
Hope you are in good health?
 
I need your help with some  Innovation Fund on behalf of VLDB.
 
Look forward to your reply for more details.
 
 
Thank You
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Volker Markl
President