I have received a suspicious email and sent it to the National Unit Against Cybercrime. This Unit has already replied to me. They suspect it is a scam, perhaps cybercrime, and decided to further investigate it to be sure.
This email mentions a recently published paper of mine. Be aware and be careful.
For you reference I post here the content of said email, but deleted their link:
Dear Author,
Congratulations, Your recent publication has been provisionally selected for Research Awards and recommended by our scientific committee. So kindly nominate with your recent research profile/resume through an online submission system. After a few steps of profile verification and registration processes, you will get your Research Award.
Selected Award Category: Best Research Award
Nomination Link: XXX
Note: Submit your updated profile under the selected award category.
With regards,
The Award Manager,
Research Awards
An International Research Awards
Pencis
Such schemes have always existed. Since we openly share our list of publications and our contacts, it is easy for someone to run such a scheme. I get such mails and ignore them.
This a Phishing spam, you can report this email as spam and also, put filters or such emails, in your network filter.
Even I checked about pencis conferences, they have a valid website with conference details and support team..I think it's a private platform that gives awards to latest researches so that they can publish those data in their journals..Pencis has their own journals too..I even checked in youtube..they have videos of their already conducted award ceremonies..I don't think it's a scam, its just a private platform trying to advertise their company through researchers..
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