The real Order of Malta warns of Fake Order

On the occasion, the real sovereign Order of Maltese warns of so-called “false orders”, which misuse and in fraudulent intentions use the name and the signs of the real Malta. Again and again prominent personalities become victims of fraudulent deception.

“We constantly run a legal fight against the abusive use of our name and our signs. A whole series of fraudulent organizations are mentioned on our webpage www.malteserorden.at,” said the Chancellor of the Grand Priority of Austria of the sovereign Maltese-Ritter Order, Di Richard Steeb.

He adds: “In order to perfect the deception, these false orders abuse essential components of our name – mostly in English – as well as the world -famous eight -pointed Maltese cross. They pretend to be close to real Maltese Order or claim to be the real order by using similar titles and names and pretending historical legitimation. They try to win prominent people as new members and Collect donations for allegedly charitable purposes, although these funds usually only serve the organization and their officials, or flow into dubious channels, such as dubious financial products. ” In addition, it is often faked to entertain diplomatic relationships and messages and you sell worthless documents such as fake diplomat or duty. As a seat, they usually enter a postal address or a mailbox company in Malta.

The international law status of the real Order of Malta with bilateral diplomatic relationships with 115 countries around the world is an essential asset in the fight against false and fraudulent orders, since those responsible disguise their residence internationally. “These organizations are often also involved in criminal acts such as fraud, financial fraud, deception, deception and document counterfeit.

The great priority of Austria of the sovereign Maltese-Ritter Order, Fra ‘Gottfried Kühnelt-Leddihn explains how it comes to admission in the real medals: “A recording cannot be bought. Voluntary basis.

Over 13,500 members of the sovereign Maltese-Knights worldwide, founded over 975 years ago, which are supported by more than 100,000 volunteers and around 52,000 full-time employees, are involved in over 120 countries. They provide medical, social, humanitarian and spiritual help – regardless of the origin or religion of the needy. www.malteserorden.at