Comment on OMICS Goes from “Predatory Publishing” to “Predatory Meetings” by victim

since this is the only somewhat positive comments about omics, I would need an advice, I have been invited as speaker at omics conference (they correctly matched tha conference with my profession) and an made almost all preparation to attend it (including fee payment) As Ken said it didnt surprised that even as invited speaker I had to pay the fee, cause I have previously attended low profile conferences (which has grown since) so it was not surprised. I contacted the hotel and they confirmed that there is such conference in that hotel scheduled for that period. Two days ago I accidentally found out about OMICS bad reputation, was shocked and I need advice: throw away 800$ and not go to it or go there what ever it happens. I come from eastern europe and there are several attendees from eastern europe. I was aware that its a low profile conference and would do anything to attract attendees, but that its a complete scam I couldnt imagine. Second question is it possible that most of the listed participants are actually fake?!! As far as the scientific committies are concerned, it is not unusuall even for greater events to put respectable people to it without their knowledge. So Ken, please tell me: to go or not to go? Thank you