The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) has issued an urgent public notice to all stakeholders, partners, member organizations, and the general public warning of a pattern of impersonation scams and fraudulent communications falsely attributed to ICTSG and its leadership.

ICTSG is aware of instances in which individuals and entities have misrepresented themselves as officials or representatives of the Council, issued unauthorized documents bearing the ICTSG name or logo, and solicited memberships, fees, or partnerships under false pretenses.

How to Identify Fraudulent Communications

All official ICTSG communications originate from email addresses ending in @traditionalsportsgames.org. Any communication from a different domain — including free email services — should be treated with caution. Official ICTSG documents, appointment letters, membership certificates, and partnership agreements now include digital security seals and QR verification codes that link directly to the ICTSG Verification Portal.

The ICTSG Verification Portal, accessible at verify.traditionalsportsgames.org, allows any party to confirm the authenticity of any document, appointment, or statement issued in the name of ICTSG. Members and partners are strongly encouraged to use this portal before acting on any communication they receive.

What ICTSG Will Never Do

ICTSG will never solicit unsolicited membership fees through unofficial channels. The Council will never ask for bank transfers, cryptocurrency payments, or gift card payments for memberships or partnerships. ICTSG will not request access to your personal financial accounts or identity documents through unofficial channels.

Reporting Fraud

If you have received a suspicious communication claiming to be from ICTSG, or have been approached by someone falsely claiming ICTSG representation, please report it immediately to Office@traditionalsportsgames.org with the subject line "Fraud Report." Include all available details such as contact information, documentation, and dates of interaction.

ICTSG takes these matters extremely seriously and is working with relevant authorities to investigate ongoing cases. The Council remains committed to transparency and accountability in all its operations.

Stay Informed and Protected

Stakeholders are advised to follow ICTSG's verified social media channels for official updates. Any announcements regarding leadership appointments, partnerships, events, or policy positions will be made exclusively through the official website at traditionalsportsgames.org and verified social media accounts.

ICTSG thanks the global TSG community for its continued vigilance and support. Together, we protect the integrity of our shared mission to preserve, promote, and revitalize traditional sports and games as living cultural heritage.