We have been informed that a fraudulent email is currently circulating regarding the AESOP Young Academics PhD Conference 2026.
The message falsely claims to offer access to a “Verified Attendee Directory” including participants’ names, job titles, and email addresses for commercial purposes.
🚫 This message is NOT legitimate.
🚫 AESOP Young Academics does NOT sell, share, or provide access to participant contact lists.
🚫 No external company is authorized to distribute attendee data on behalf of AESOP YA.
Please note:
- AESOP YA fully complies with data protection and privacy regulations (including GDPR).
- Participant information is strictly confidential.
- Any email offering to sell attendee lists or directories related to AESOP YA events is a scam.
If you receive such a message:
- Do not respond.
- Do not click on any links.
- Report the message as phishing/spam to your institution.
- You may also inform the AESOP YA team directly.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
