Spam Emails
In recent weeks, suspicious emails have been circulating that claim to offer “attendee lists” for upcoming conferences. These messages are not legitimate, and they attempt to exploit trusted organizations by selling fake or unauthorized contact information. Below is one example, followed by five reasons why it should be considered spam.
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Hi,
I’m following up if you’re interested to get the Registrants/Attendees list
- SRMTA Conference 2025 (24 – 25 OCT 2025 Saskatchewan,Canada)
- Attendees Contacts + 1000
Please let me know your thoughts so I can provide you the Cost and other information.
Have a Great Day
Regards,
Sara – Business Executive
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Here are six reasons this email is spam:
- Unsolicited Offer of Contact Lists – Reputable conferences and associations (like SRMTA) do not sell attendee lists, so the offer itself is a common spam tactic.
- Generic Sender Identity – The sender uses a free Gmail account (
sara2704evans@gmail.com) rather than an official SRMTA or business domain, which is a red flag. - Suspicious Content – The email focuses on selling “attendees contacts,” which is often a scam because such lists are either fake, outdated, or illegally obtained.
- Lack of Professional Details – The sender signs only as “Sara – Business Executive” with no company name, website, phone number, or credentials, which undermines credibility.
- Impersonal and Awkward Wording – Phrases like “Please let me know your thoughts so I can provide you the Cost” and “Have a Great Day” are vague, unprofessional, and typical of bulk spam templates.
- Poor Grammar and Punctuation – Random spacing/formatting reveal that it’s not from a professional source.
