Recently, we have received suspicious emails purporting to be from the Japan Sign Design Award (SDA Award). These emails attempt to illegally obtain personal information or passwords and may cause harm if opened or links are clicked.

Characteristics of suspicious emails

– From address different from the official SDA Award address

– Emails in English only

– Unnatural Japanese or grammatical errors

– Requests passwords or credit card information

– Suspicious links or attachments

Correct SDA Awards contact information

The only source address for emails sent to you from SDA Awards is the following: [info@sda-award.org].

Please note that emails from addresses other than those listed above are not official communications from SDA Awards

Please do not / do

– Do not open and delete any suspicious emails.

– Do not click on any links or attachments in the email.

– Please check the official websites of SDA Award and Japan Sign Design Association directly to confirm the authenticity of the information.

The holiday season is an especially active time for fraudulent activities.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to ensure the safety of all applicants and related parties!