I just received a letter from the International Nurses Association. Has anyone ever heard of them? The letter says they are a "subsidiary of The International Association of HealthCare Professionals." I suspect that this is some attempt to get money from me. I am almost positive it is a scam, but before I go ahead and report it, I wanted to see if anyone else had received a similar letter or knew anything about INA or IAHCP. The link in the letter took me to a webpage asking for my specialty area, work phone #, email, and organization. This is what the letter said:
Dear XXXX,
It is my pleasure to inform you that in honor of
National Nurses Week
, you have been selected as a Top Nurse in xxxxx xxxxxxxx, WI by the
International Nurses Association (INA).
Your 2013 status has been approved, and you will be spotlighted in the renowed publication,
Worldwide Leaders in HealthCare.
On December 27th, your candidacy was approved. Your prompt response is needed to confirm your inclusion. For accuracy purposes, please be sure to visit your personal website to verify your correct information at:
If you do not have Internet access, or if you prefer, please fill out and return the enclosed reply card by February 8, 2013. Postage has been paid for your convenience.
The INA highlights and profiles the world's Top Nurses. The Association has been designed to spotlight Nurses that have demonstrated success and leadership in their profession, as well as to provide an opportunity to network, collaborate, and share information with other medical professionals from around the globe.
Your biography is going to appear in the
Worldwide Leaders in HealthCare
, recognizing HealthCare Providers of Excellence. A full color page in the Nursing Section is devoted to our member, highlighting their achievements, education and specialties. Inclusion in this book is a prestigious tribute to your success, and shared by thouands of nurses and healthcare professionals throughout the world.
On behalf of the INA we look forward to your induction. Best wishes for your continued success.
Regards,
Teresa Cartier
Assistant Director
P.S. Remember, ther's never a charge to be included in the INA and your entry into the
LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN
8,429 Posts
^THIS.
Total SCAM.