Scammer’s phone 949-374-2114
Scammer’s website www.starconferences.org
Scammer’s address Goa, Congo
Scammer’s email [email protected]
Country Congo – Brazzaville
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Initial means of contact Social media (e.g., Facebook)
I received this friendship request, and soon after this invitation to present at a “conference” in Canada this May, 2021. It never felt legitimate to me. I said no thank you. Then I got a link to pay $299.00 to present on-line. I tuned in with intuition, and on-line research, and I believe this to be a totally fraudulent scam, that does not even present as realistic or authentic in any way, upon my review. I agree with the individual here, who states that it is a scam to get money from “presenters” who end up only looted at best for something non-existent! The Facebook Fan page
Remember, some of the reports here, contrary, may simply be people lying. Thanks “buyer beware!
Yet as the Facebook presence began, only in September 2020, and this appears to be a known “phishing scam,” I will block the fakey profile with no ream authentic human photo representing it! And will report them, and warn my 3300 or so friends!
Apparently Psychologists receive boatloads of such phishing scams! Thank you.
“Dear …
Thanks for accepting my connection.
We want to welcome you as a speaker at the forthcoming conference on “Premier Annual Summit on Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health ” which is scheduled on May 20-21, 2021 in Toronto ,Canada You’ll be joining many delegates gathering, and meet partners from around the world while we present, tune in to and talk about the latest advancements in the respective field.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.starconferences.org/conference/mentalhealth2021canada
Thanks and Regards,
Durga Prasad”
While I could be wrong, in my conclusions, I see more red flags to distrust this whole “organization.” It feels illegitimate to me.
Beware of Fake Persons, False Allegations on Company Reputation:
Hi,
I am Dr. Prasad Kovvuru PhD (Ireland) PDF (USA) SRF (Hong Kong) working as scientific advisor for STAR Conferences Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-prasad-varma-kovvuru-2556221b/
We would like to inform that we are conducting scientific conferences for the past 5 years and we understand the values and commitments of scientists, healthcare and medical professionals.
Please find the previous conferences scheduled in Canada, USA, and Japan. Please contact any of the below hotel sales managers, executives etc… before making any false allegations and therby spoiling our reputation…
Haruo Smeya
Director of Sales
Radisson Narita,
650-35 Nanae, Tomisato – Shi, Tomisato Chiba, 286-0221 https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/dsbd2018
Gloriana Franco
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Express Toronto East 50 Estate Drive, Scarborough
Ontario, M1H 2Z1
Phone : 416 439 9666 ext. 475
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdsb2019
We have our on-site organizer who has conducted the conferences in Canada and available at +1-437-998-6562
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdsb2019
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/dsbd2018
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdmds2019
Example of how a Fake Person Post Allegation on Company Reputation and one of our speaker response on these Fake Allegation:
Thanks… the person raises suspicion by asking questions and inferring that the event sounds dogby. She suggests the i inquire more. When I told her that you were listed as one of your FB friends she disappeared. No more contact. I felt that you should know. Thanks for the clarity. Blessings,
Jeanice
I got a very good opportunity to present my talk as a speaker at STAR Conferences. I believe their accomplishments are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” They are very humble with our queries.
I have been to many other events (other organization) and they charge high fees, that doesn’t mean they are scammers, they are trying the best to provide the platform for Researches like us but STAR conferences, charges the minimal fee and I also appreciate that they also have Grants for Best Speaker. I am extremely happy to get nominated for the grants.
Hi, I am Dr. Prasad Kovvuru PhD (Ireland) PDF (USA) SRF (Hong Kong) working as scientific advisor for STAR Conferences LLC.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-prasad-varma-kovvuru-2556221b/
We would like to inform that we are conducting scientific conferences for the past 5 years and we understand the values and commitments of scientists, healthcare and medical professionals.
Please find the previous conferences scheduled in Canada, USA, and Japan. Please contact any of the below hotel sales managers, executives etc… before making any false allegations and therby spoiling our reputation…
Haruo Smeya
Director of Sales
Radisson Narita,
650-35 Nanae, Tomisato – Shi, Tomisato Chiba, 286-0221 https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/dsbd2018
Gloriana Franco
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Express Toronto East 50 Estate Drive, Scarborough
Ontario, M1H 2Z1
Phone : 416 439 9666 ext. 475
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdsb2019
We have regional office in Canada and our on-site organizer is available at +1-437-998-6562
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdsb2019
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/dsbd2018
https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/ccdmds2019
Speakers Comments on Fake Persons Allegations:
Thanks… the person raises suspicion by asking questions and inferring that the event sounds dogby. She suggests the i inquire more. When I told her that you were listed as one of your FB friends she disappeared. No more contact. I felt that you should know. Thanks for the clarity. Blessings,
Jeanice
Hi, I was one of the invited speaker of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence conference : https://www.starconferences.org/pastConference/rai2018/
And the event was very well organized. Onsite Organizer was also very cooperative. This time also I received an invitation from STAR Conferences, and the Event Manager is very supportive, they reply back to the queries immediately. When I came across these allegations, I thought of sharing my wonderful experience with STAR Conferences. And I am excited to be a part of STAR Conferences again.
“False knowledge is worse than ignorance, especially when it’s used against someone. It’s best to have all the facts & know what you are talking about before you condemn someone for something you really know nothing about”
They just approached me. I have a PhD, and I’m a specialist in my field, but they invited me to be a speaker in a completely unrelated branch of psychology. I don’t want to sound unfair, but I thought, “What fool would invite someone as a speaker for a topic in which they are unqualified?”
That’s why I’m here on a scam review site. I’ll treat them as scammers.
I was invited to be a speaker at this conference and to submit a paper for peer review.
I asked who the chair was and the arrangements for paying my expenses and any speaker fees. This was the response.
Spam.
Dear Dr Lisa, We are a non-profitable running with limited sponsors and keeping in mind the unavoidable charges and other budgetary commitments involved in event arrangements, there is a minimal fee applicable.
Sorry we don’t offer any travel expenses to any attendees.
Speaker Physical Meeting Registration $599 (Discount Offer $300):
We are happy to offer $599 discounted fees which includes 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel venue . Kindly submit the abstract with topic title (template attached) along with short biography not exceeding 300 words with picture. Speaker benefits include Speaker Certificate, CE Credits, Good Networking, Publishing your abstract and Conference talk proceedings in an International reputed journal, promotion of your profile in website and other social media such YouTube etc.,B2B networking and chance to win $1000 best speaker award…
https://www.starconferences.org/conference/psychology2021/checkout/discountrate.
I have been approached by them to invite me as an speaker and asking for almost 2000$. They keep insisting. Furthermore if you look into their pngage you can see the amount of conferences that they are suppose to be hosting, I believe it is not plausible, although I can´t confirm this is a scam, it sure seems like it.
Have been approached over linked in by one of their “Special Event Specialists”… A single look at their website should make it evident to anyone in the scientific community that this a fake you should stay away from, given none of the links work, the profiles look made up, the images poorly formatted, and there is no media coverage of any of the prior “starconferences”.
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This company is hosting fake conferences to collect money from both participants and speakers
SCAM on LINKEDIN – July 2022
Do not engage with these people or set up a zoom meeting.
Received this direct message from Vandana Bhogapathi, by way of Dr. Prasad Varma … Kovvuru
Dear [insert name],
“Based on your profile we would like to Invite you as a speaker at the forthcoming conference “International Conference on Women Entrepreneurship & Leadership (W.E.L)” which is scheduled on November 03-04, 2022 in Rome, Italy. STAR Conferences provide the platform to speakers and offer delegates the opportunity to share their ideas and network.
The W.E.L Congress 2022 is an opportunity to meet women in Entrepreneurship & Leadership and present your projects to experts in business, entrepreneurship, finance, research, health care, consultancy, advocacy. Explore and enhance your Career the Services from our world-renowned expert’s meet up session. Each session will cover latest developments, effective and very active discussions between Session Chairs, Speakers, Delegates, Sponsors, Exhibitors and Conference Business Partners and Conference Academic Partners.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.starconferences.org/conference/starwel22is
Thanks!!
Best regards Vandana B, Event Coordinator, Email: [email protected]”
Note: They are eager to meet on Zoom. After meeting on zoom, they said the speaker has 25 minutes to talk with 5 min Q&A. The speaker receives a certificate and a chance to win $1000 for Best Speaker Award. They require a $599 speaker fee to speak at this conference. ***Red Flag***
In October of 2021, I received a message on LinkedIn from an employee at STAR Conferences. They invited me to present at an addiction conference in London, UK, July 21-22, 2022. I was so excited as I’ve never presented internationally, and immediately submitted my abstract. A few months later, I got a message confirming my abstract had been approved. But recently, I started to wonder if this whole thing is a scam…
Let me share why:
I received my confirmation of my session in March 2022 and paid the conference registration. In my excitement to present at an international conference, I shared the joyous news right here on LinkedIn. In May 22, STAR Conferences reached about the possibility of moving the conference in October on account of COVID-19. I checked my calendar, blocked the dates, and requested they inform me if and when this change occurs. I was informed that a decision would be make in 24 hours….that was on May 24, 2022! To date, I have still not received any communications about the move of the conference or my request for a refund for the registration fee. In fact, TODAY, is when I was originally supposed to be presenting in London! smh
I feel as though I’ve given plenty of opportunities for this situation to be resolved and will now seek support from my bank to recoup the registration fee.
If you have been contacted by STAR Conferences, or are thinking about submitting a proposal to them, I urge you to be cautious. This is a story of my personal experience with what appears to be a conference scam. I hope by sharing my story, it will help someone else. It never crossed my mind to be concerned about the conference being real. I mean heck, they reached out to me on LinkedIn!!! I consider this space a professional world, protected from schemes or tricks. This experience has been valuable, as I will now have a new eye for evaluating future speaking engagements.
I also hope this post, inspires others who have had a similar experience, to share your story with others! We’ve got to help each other identify companies with questionable operating practices.