Dear colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to the community for advice and insights regarding an organization called ScienceFather.
Recently, I have received multiple emails from ScienceFather, informing me that I have been selected for an award. While this sounds exciting, I want to ensure that this is a legitimate opportunity and not a potential scam.
Has anyone had any experience with ScienceFather?
- Have you received similar emails?
- Is ScienceFather a recognized and reputable organization?
- Are there any red flags I should be aware of?
I would greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you can share. Your advice will help me and possibly others navigate this situation.
Thank you in advance for your help and support!
I recently published a paper in Elsevier and then received a similar email on 7 July 2024. I saw several similar questions on ResearchGate and many academics replied that it was a scam (where you need to pay an application fee after submitting your registration).
ScienceFather is often considered a scam due to reports of misleading practices, high fees for services, and poor customer reviews. Many users have raised concerns about the legitimacy of their services. It's advisable to conduct thorough research and seek reviews from multiple sources before engaging with them.
Science father had contacted us about an open source journal paper we published and said that they were offering an award for that paper and at the same time suggested I would need to pay something. I never responded. Now, 6 months later I see they posted a profile that states many truisms but also many false and misleading accomplishments and awards. How can I tell them to takedown those statements? When I read the information it seems, AI generated garbage.
I am also confused, they are telling this fee is for printing and publication only and not for the award.
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