Eli Rabett reports that Brian Schmidt reports that Inel reports a fake climate conference phishing scam.
Just thought I should report that!
How much money could a scammer get from that!? Hardly the same universal appeal as your typical "Nigerian banker wants to share $35 million with you" scam.
Oh well, just don't sign up.
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