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1. writersweekly.com › angela-desk › scam-alert-writersSCAM ALERT! Writers Press Publishing House Caught Faking ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · My name is Alexa Peters, a Literary Supervisor of Writers Press Publishing House. This is to inform you about the Letter we received from Macmillan Publisher Ltd. a Traditional Publishing Company for Book Acquisition Project.

2. justpublishingadvice.com › publishing-companies-toBook Publishers To Avoid And New Author Scams

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   Aug 27, 2018 · Check Alli’s vetted list for publishers clearly marked in red with a history of problems. These are definitely ones to avoid. You will find alerts for problematic book publishers, such as AuthorHouse, Dog Ear Publishing, Dorrance Publishing, and Page Publishing, just to name a few.

3. authorsguild.org › resource › publishing-scam-alertsPublishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Several authors have received fraudulent DMCA notices from fake law firms claiming that the author’s website contains an image that is owned by the firm’s client, that the use of the image is copyright infringement, and that unless the author links to a certain website, the author will be sued.

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5. annerallen.com › 2021 › 09Warning to Writers: You Won’t See This New Publishing Scam Coming

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   Sep 19, 2021 · Readers and victims need to report the scammers through the drop-down menu in the little three dot thingy in the menu bar. Choose the option “somebody is pretending to be me” or “somebody is pretending to be my friend.”. Then report them. This will get the scam page taken down.

6. www.penguinrandomhouse.com › prh-fraudCombatting Fraud - Penguin Random House

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   Publishing Fraud Alert. Here at Penguin Random House we understand the value of a good story. Unfortunately, bad actors do too. We have learned that scammers are impersonating literary agents, editors, marketers, and providers of other literary services and are targeting self-published authors and other writers.

7. blog.reedsy.com › scams-and-publishing-companiesBook Publishers to Avoid: How to Dodge Shady Author Scams

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   Aug 21, 2019 · To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, we're going to highlight some of the shady companies you should avoid — and give you tips on how to spot a publishing scam at ten paces.

8. People also ask

   Should Authors be worried about publishing scams?

   • Yes, I’ve already written a warning to writers about publishing scams this month. But I heard about a new, diabolical one only a few days ago. This can affect both traditionally published and indie authors. And everybody needs to help spread the word. That’s because the author won’t know it’s happening.

   Warning to Writers: You Won’t See This New Publishing Scam Coming

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   Is Author Solutions a good publisher?

   • Author Solutions has a reputation By far, the most commonly mentioned vanity publisher is Author Solutions. It trades under a long list of names, including AuthorHouse, AuthorHouse UK, AuthorHive, iUniverse, Palibrio, Partridge Publishing, Trafford Publishing, and Xlibris. All of these names should raise red flags for authors.

   Book Publishers To Avoid And New Author Scams - Just Publishing Advi…

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   Is a Facebook author page scam a scam?

   • This scam can affect any author who uses Facebook. If you’re not on Facebook, you’re safe from this one. (But read on. I have another warning to writers of a scam that targets all authors.) For those of us who have “Author page” on Facebook, these scammers can be deadly.

   Warning to Writers: You Won’t See This New Publishing Scam Coming

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   What is a publishing scam?

   • This publishing scam involves a non-binding contract with a client for purported services. After securing initial payment, the company may provide minimal or substandard service, only to subsequently assert that the client has underpaid. It then demands additional funds to continue or complete the services.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Is this a scam message from the Authors Guild?

   • The message was signed by a “Trevor Anderson, Senior Literary Consultant” at “Authors Guild Literary Management,” with an email address and website not affiliated with the Authors Guild. This message is fraudulent. The Authors Guild does not have a “Book Acquisition Team,” nor would we ever use this type of language or approach.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Is author reputation press luring authors with fake orders?

   • Read the full article here. February 16, 2024: Author Reputation Press is the latest company allegedly involved in fraudulent activities targeting authors. Reports have surfaced about the company luring authors with fake orders and offering highly overpriced marketing services that are not delivered.

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9. writerbeware.blog › 2020/08/28 › alert-scammersAlert: Scammers Impersonating Major Publishing Houses

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   Aug 28, 2020 · Alert: Scammers Impersonating Major Publishing Houses. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about scammers impersonating reputable literary agents. These are not isolated incidents: I have a growing file of reports and complaints about this growing phenomenon–including from writers who’ve lost large amounts of money.