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RCVS warns of internship scam

Published by Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 4:25 PM - 2 Comments
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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is warning veterinary surgeons to be on their guard after it came to light that a fraudster is charging a £150 'non-refundable application fee' for an RCVS 'internship' which does not exist. Apart from anything else, the RCVS does not offer internships. Information about the fake internship has been sent to individuals registered with German website http://www.vetcontact.com/ . It includes details about the Royal Veterinary College and the RCVS, but is basically fiction. It refers to a made up 'RCVS Hospital' in the 'Flint...
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