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1. annerallen.com › 2021 › 01Publishing Scammers to Watch Out for in 2021 - Anne R. Allen ...

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   Jan 10, 2021 · For more on this audacious scam go to Writer Beware, Book Review Scams are Everywhere. Authors are obsessed with book reviews, especially on Amazon. That’s probably why solicitations by paid book review services are the most common scams I find in my inbox.

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

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   Find out the trustworthiness value of a website (powered by MyWOT) so you can easily identify untrusted and potentially unsafe websites.

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

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   Aug 13, 2020 · The solicitation is the main indicator, but scam sign is all over the website: non-working social media and other links, false claims to rep trad-pubbed books, and there’s no independent evidence of the existence of any of the supposed agents.

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

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   Aug 21, 2019 · Stay safe, avoid scammers, and we know you’ll find the right professionals for your book soon enough! – Originally published on Aug 21, 2019. This guide exposes some of the most common scams and shows you how to identify which publishing companies to avoid.

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5. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website - Which?

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   It can be difficult to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website. Fraudsters can be extremely cunning and use their expertise to create convincing websites. We outline nine ways to check whether a website is a scam or not.

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7. www.which.co.uk › news › articleStaying safe online: 7 ways to spot a scam website - Which?

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   Nov 29, 2023 · We've found businesses manipulating review systems, misusing genuine review tools or even incentivising customers to leave good reviews in exchange for free products or vouchers. Check multiple review sites, and don't rely on star ratings alone - not even if a company has a five-star average rating.

8. guides.loc.gov › finding-book-reviews › onlineFinding Book Reviews Online - Library of Congress

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   May 31, 2024 · Reviews describe and evaluate books shortly after their publication. This guide identifies a variety of freely available and subscription resources for locating both current and historical book reviews online.

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   Are book reviews a scam?

   • Google has never heard of them. And they have a strange lack of knowledge of English grammar. For more on this audacious scam go to Writer Beware, Authors are obsessed with book reviews, especially on Amazon. That’s probably why solicitations by paid book review services are the most common scams I find in my inbox.

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   Where can I find free book reviews?

   • For more databases that cover scholarly journals, visit the Library of Congress E-Resources Online Catalog. Free contemporary book reviews are widely available on the web. The sources listed below are some of the most common places to find them. Amazon.com offers book reviews of many of the book titles it sells.

   Finding Book Reviews Online - Library of Congress

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   Are Amazon reviews a scam?

   • That’s probably why solicitations by paid book review services are the most common scams I find in my inbox. Most of the contemporary scammers have the sense not to promise Amazon reviews any more, because Amazon now has fierce penalties for paid reader reviews. (Paid and exchanged reviews are absolutely verboten on Amazon.)

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   Where can I find free contemporary book reviews?

   • Free contemporary book reviews are widely available on the web. The sources listed below are some of the most common places to find them. Amazon.com offers book reviews of many of the book titles it sells. Some reviews are by professionals; many are by readers. Find a book and scroll down its entry to read the reviews, where present.

   Finding Book Reviews Online - Library of Congress

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   Are purchase scams rife in 2023?

   • Purchase scams were rife in the first half of 2023, with the number of cases soaring by 43% compared with the same period in 2022. As we enter the peak shopping period of the year, the numbers are likely to rise further. But if you know what to look out for, many scam sites can be avoided.

   Staying safe online: 7 ways to spot a scam website - Which?

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   Where can I find a review of a scholarly book?

   • Reviews of scholarly books may take months to appear in scholarly journals. For more databases that cover scholarly journals, visit the Library of Congress E-Resources Online Catalog. Free contemporary book reviews are widely available on the web. The sources listed below are some of the most common places to find them.

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