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Science Advisory Board - Scam or Sham? I've received these emails for over a decade, answering surveys for a chance at a free gift card, thinking that it's like getting a freebie for signing up on a vendor's email list at a scientific trade show. However, I have yet to find out what it is they actually do, and of course, I have never won a gift card. Are they just a data mining company? A for-profit company collecting personal/demographic info from scientists by making them think it is for a good scientific cause, then they just sell the info to marketers (sham)? All these years and I have yet to figure out the story behind them... Thanks in advance. Here's one of the many regular emails I get: >Dear Dr. XXXX, >You and your colleagues depend on a large number of suppliers to equip your lab with instrumentation and consumables. Which of these companies stand out for their superior product quality and reliable support? >The Science Advisory Board® invites you to vote for your preferred life science companies as “best-in-class” in meeting the needs of the scientific community. For just a few minutes of your time, you will be entered into a drawing for one of three $500 gift cards. Additionally, you will be given exclusive access to a unique buying guide that will provide invaluable insight into future purchasing decisions. >We invite you to begin the questionnaire by clicking on our secure link: >Take the Questionnaire (approx. 15-20 minutes) >How Can You Get More Out Of Your SAB Membership? >Exciting things are happening over at scienceboard.net! We have a new rewards catalog, SAB member-driven infographics, and more. Plus, take this opportunity to update your user profile, which helps us better understand your expertise! >Questions? >You may reply to this invitation or email us at questions@scienceboard.net. >[The Science Advisory Board Rewards Catalog](http://support.scienceboard.net/hc/en-us/categories/200106135-Rewards-Catalog)