"Invitation to attend conference" - is this a scam?

Reporting Conference Scams in this forum
by Jillian on Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:49 pm

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Healthcare conference scam alert
Written by: Neil Versel

There is a group out there called EPS Global Medical Development Inc. touting what seem to be bogus healthcare/medical conferences. I got the following email today:

Dear Dr. Versel N.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the EPS Montreal International Gene Conference to be held November 3-4, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The conference will provide a forum for researchers in Genetics and Genomics to present cutting edge research and learn about the latest breakthroughs and technologies.
http://www.meaningfulhitnews.com/2011/10/09/healthcare-conference-scam-alert/

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"Invitation to attend conference" - is this a scam?
http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-14214.html

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This page is dedicated to scam emails.

The idea behind nearly all scams is to take your money in one way or another.

Common clues that these mails are a scam are:

Poor spelling and grammar.

A general greeting line such as 'Hello dear', 'Hello Sir, Madam' or 'Dear Beloved

Originating mail is more often than not a Yahoo or other free email address even when the writer claims to represent a company.

Mail is addressed to 'undisclosed recipients' or some other address than your own.

You have won a lot of money.

Someone wants to share their fortune with you.

You are urged to open an attachment.

You are instructed to log in to your banking account.

Mention of Western Union (or Paypal) is a dead giveaway.

Over payment made or offered

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