Fake Websites, Fake E-Mails- New Tactics in the Fight Against Science
Beware. The underhanded elements of the anti-GM world are now impersonating scientists and companies in the electronic media. A few weeks ago I received a frantic email from a plant scientist I know needing advice. I'll give details soon. In general, he was the organizer for a plant biology conference where transgenic (GMO) plants were part of the discussion. Activists bought a URL similar to the conference URL, then sent emails using a corresponding email account, using his name in an attempt to defame him. They wrote fraudulent emails with harmful content. The idea was to cause harm to his reputation and the conference. Several emails were sent that may impact his career, and certainly they have caused him substantial grief. Poor guy. He's a good guy with a great family and wonderful students. Yet there are those out there that want to hurt him and damage his career. Today a website showed up on the internet at www.monsantoglobal.com . This site is a direct mo