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1. 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.

2. 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. Five types of publishing scams (and how to avoid them) Click to tweet!

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3. writerbeware.blog › 2020/08/13 › a-new-bewareA New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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   Aug 13, 2020 · Scammers–the same Philippines-based Author Solutions copycats that I’ve featured numerous times in this blog (also see the long, long list in the sidebar)–are impersonating reputable literary agents and agencies in order to bamboozle writers into buying worthless “services.”

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   Do you agree with Martin & Co (UK) Ltd's TrustScore? Voice your opinion today and hear what 778 customers have already said.

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5. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · 20 Online Scams to Watch Out For. Unfortunately, that text is not from a company that wants to send you free money. It’s just another phishing scheme — we checked.

6. annerallen.com › 2020 › 0210 New Publishing Scams to Watch Out for in 2020

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   Feb 16, 2020 · 1) Riding the Coattails of Publishing Influencers. If you Google “Anne R. Allen,” about halfway down the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) — before a link to this blog — is an ad for a notorious vanity publisher. They’ve obviously used my name as a keyword for their ads. Flattering, maybe, but also hella creepy.

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   Are lurking predators coming up with new publishing scams?

   • Lurking predators are always coming up with new publishing scams. I read a quote recently from an indie author who said he felt sorry for new writers who fall for scammy vanity publishers — because they obviously have no writer friends to clue them in.

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   What should you know about online scams?

   • Be careful if there is no website and the email address is Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail with a non-descript name. Scammers hide behind these types of email accounts with addresses that often consist of a jumble of letters and numbers—for example, hgrQ55t@gmail.com. Hiring any service online should be approached with caution.

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   Are Author Solutions scammers posing as 'Hachette US'?

   • Never underestimate the chutzpa of publishing scammers. One of the Philippines companies that broke off from the Author Solutions scam machine has been posing as “Hachette US” and may be masquerading as other members of the Big Five. Pretending to be these real major publishing companies, the scammers offer writers freelance jobs that don’t exist.

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   Is networking a good way to stay safe from scammers?

   • It is true that networking with other authors is the best way to stay safe from scammers in this business. You can usually get by with a little help from your friends. Unfortunately, the latest batch of scams are calculated to turn friends’ faces and familiar names into weapons to use against you.

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   Are bogus Norton subscription renewal claims a scam?

   • Stay informed and protect your digital safety. Since 2021, a crafty email scam has been hoodwinking folks with bogus claims of Norton subscription renewals. These phishing emails, featuring a mix of actual and made-up Norton products, aim to fish for personal info.

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   Is Justin Smith/Nelson Agency a scam?

   • Unfortunately, the Justin Smith/Nelson Agency scammer is a bit savvier; the address he’s using is fake, but it looks legit if you don’t know otherwise.) If there’s a demand for money, or if there’s a service for sale, be sure it’s a company that customarily charges such fees or offers such services (reputable agents generally don’t). 4.

   A New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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8. www.scamvoid.netCheck if a Website is Legitimate or Scam | Scamvoid

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   Check Website. Reputation. Find out the trustworthiness value of a website (powered by MyWOT) so you can easily identify untrusted and potentially unsafe websites. Blocklist. We scan the website with multiple domain blocklist engines and other security services to better detect dangerous websites. Popularity.