diff --git a/synapse/module_api/__init__.py b/synapse/module_api/__init__.py
index 562d36b6f04c..53300a116c78 100644
--- a/synapse/module_api/__init__.py
+++ b/synapse/module_api/__init__.py
@@ -349,8 +349,7 @@ async def create_and_send_event_into_room(
         """
         if event_type == EventTypes.Member:
             raise Exception(
-                "ThirdPartyEventRules modules are not currently able to send "
-                "m.room.member events"
+                "Synapse modules are not currently able to send m.room.member events"
             )
 
         # Build event dictionary