Scientific Spam lists domains used in spam, often fake journal and conference invitations. Here is how to get your domain removed.
- List zone: rhsbl.scientificspam.net
- Operated by: Scientific Spam
- List type: Right-hand side blocklist (RHSBL)
- Typical removal time: 1 to 3 days
What is Scientific Spam domains?
Scientific Spam is a blocklist focused on unsolicited mail aimed at researchers and academics, such as predatory journal and conference invitations. Its RHSBL (rhsbl.scientificspam.net) lists the domains used in sender addresses and links of such mail.
Why domains get listed on Scientific Spam domains
- Your domain sent bulk invitations or calls for papers to scraped academic addresses
- Your domain appeared in links inside unsolicited academic mail
- A partner or event organiser used your domain in cold outreach
- Your sending address domain matched known spam campaigns
What a listing means for your email
Universities and research institutions that use this list may reject mail from or mentioning your domain.
How to get delisted from Scientific Spam domains
Confirm the listing
Check your domain on the Scientific Spam website.
Stop unsolicited outreach
Only email researchers who opted in. Remove scraped addresses from all lists.
Request removal
Use the removal option on the website and explain the changes you made.
Verify
Recheck after a few days.
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Frequently asked questions
We run a real conference. Why were we listed?
Sending invitations to scraped author addresses counts as unsolicited mail, even for legitimate events. Use opt-in lists to avoid relisting.