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

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   Sep 19, 2021 · 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. Readers need to alert them before ...

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

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   Aug 27, 2018 · Self-publishing is a free service available to all new authors. You can use Amazon KDP, Apple, Nook, Smashwords, and Draft2Digital, to name a few of the many reputable self-publishing services. With these companies, you can publish a book with only a minimal investment in preparing your book.

3. www.which.co.uk › news › articleThe latest scam alerts from Which? - Which? News

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Bosch drill kit scam emails. A scam email impersonating Bosch and Screwfix. Action Fraud has received 616 reports in a two week period of scam emails offering a free Bosch drill set. The emails include links to dodgy sites which ask you to fill in a survey and give away your personal and financial information.

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5. 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.”. Here are the misused names I’ve documented so far; the ...

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

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   Oct 15, 2024 · February 2, 2024: A publishing scam has recently come to light involving fraudulent emails purporting to be from Folio Literary Management. Authors have received emails claiming to be from Erin Niumata, Senior Vice President at Folio, seeking personal information under the guise of clarifying representation details.

7. writerbeware.blog › 2023/12/15 › how-to-spot-a-fakeHow to Spot a Fake Literary Agency - Writer Beware

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   Dec 15, 2023 · The first step: do a websearch on the name of the “agent” to see if you can confirm a) if they exist, and b) if they are actually an agent. Media mentions, deal reports, conference attendance, social media feeds, MSWL requests, presence on QueryTracker or Publishers Marketplace–all can provide confirmation.

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   Is a book review a scam?

   • If someone claiming to be a popular author offers to read or review your book for a fee, it’s almost certainly a scam. We also recommend that authors with large followings search for and report fake social media accounts.

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   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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   Are authors being targeted by a 'Anderson Literary Agency' scam?

   • August 2, 2024: Authors are being targeted by a sophisticated scam impersonating reputable literary agencies. The scammers, posing as “Anderson Literary Agency” or “Anderson Literary Management,” are sending emails promising large book deals and film adaptations.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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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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   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.

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

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   Aug 21, 2019 · 2. 'Literary agents' promising book deals. Another kind of scam you might be dealing with is an agent scam. If a literary agent unsolicitedly contacts you to offer you a book deal with a publisher or asks you to pay a reading fee, your spidey sense should be tingling pretty hard.