All's not what it seems

My "brilliant" research

A mere two weeks ago, Laura Oliveira expected my attendance as a speaker at Gynec‑2022. Now that she's found my brilliant research background in google database [cough], I'm again invited to speak. I'm under no illusion that I've been specially selected for this dubious honour; if my expertise in the field is anything to go by, then they've set the bar ridiculously low.

No, she's cycling through the same generic address list, the point of which completely escapes me: inviting total randoms to speak at an event far outside their competence, only serves to highlight the skeevy nature of the organisation that she represents. Interestingly, the From address for Gynec‑2022—or is it Gynec 2022?—has changed since her last missive, which betrays an attempt to bypass sender block lists. And, strangely, neither that nor the Reply-To address match the functional one in her signature.

The cost of attending this significant affair in-person/virtual is $839/$539. Speakers get a measly $100 discount. I wonder what the chances are that everyone attending will also be speaking? Unfortunately, since I don't have that much interest in women's problems, I'll never find out.

From: "Gynec 2022 | Orlando, USA" <events@mentorinternational.biz>
Reply-To: "Gynec 2022 | Orlando, USA" <newsletter@magnusevents.biz>
Subject: Invitation to attend
Greetings for the day. Hope you are fine in these challenging times. We are pleased to announce our “Global Conference on Gynecology & Womens Health” which will be taking place during October 27-29, 2022 as a hybrid event at Orlando, USA and virtually. The conference emphasizes the theme "Enriching Women's Health Through Innovations in Gynaecology". After finding your brilliant research background in google database, our scientific committee has shortlisted your name and we would be honoured if you would join us as a Speaker at Gynec-2022. For complete details, visit: Conference Website Gynec-2022 is an intriguing scientific gathering that will bring together people who are interested in Gynecology trends, practise, research, innovations and education. Through plenary talks, keynote sessions, symposium, panel discussions, poster presentations, the event will be a collaborative arena for exchanging ideas and networking. The global summit will provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain or refresh academic-professional knowledge while also providing you with the opportunity to meet interesting people from various countries for the purpose of exchanging experiences, sharing ideas, and networking. We respect your time and are aware of your busy schedule and we would be grateful if you could send us your title of talk as a positive acknowledgement. We shall be deeply honoured if we can have you in this significant affair. Please do not hesitate to contact or mail us for any further assistance. With best personal regards Laura Oliveira Program Manager | Gynec-2022 Email: gynecology@scientific-meetings.com Phone: + 1 (702) 988-2320 WhatsApp: +1 (540) 709-1879 -------------------------------- 150 South Wacker Drive #2400 Chicago, IL 60606, USA Disclaimer: If you don't want to receive any further emails from us, please respond back with remove/opt out or click to Unsubscribe