Online Module of Research Integrity (RI)

I read this online discussion where someone talked about their colleague who accidentally submitted a paper to a predatory journal. Turns out, the journal charged high fees and didn’t really bother with proper peer review. Instead of reporting it, the colleague shared the experience in academic forums to warn others. They also gave tips on recognizing these scams, like being cautious of sketchy editorial boards or random conference invites. Even though the whole thing caused a lot of stress and some financial loss for the researcher, their efforts to spread awareness helped others avoid falling into the same trap.