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1. www.reddit.com › r › LegalAdviceEuropeFirst time author worried about the legitimacy of my ... - Reddit

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   I was told in the same forum and other writer forums (mostly Writer's Digest) that co-payments are ultimately there to scam first-times with the promise of super-duper premium deals that a sure to make them famous, and that real publishers won't take a chance on you unless they're sure you're worth it.

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. www.consumerreports.org › money › customer-reviewsHow to Spot Fake Online Reviews - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 4, 2023 · Consumer Reports tips will help you spot fake online reviews and know whether the reviews you see on e-commerce websites are authentic.

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

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   Aug 13, 2020 · Your book has received favorable reviews, with a rating of 8.87 out of 10, considering both its Market Viability and Readability. The only concern that has arisen is that your book has yet to establish a significant presence in the market, particularly in terms of sales distribution.

5. www.consumerreports.org › scams-fraud › how-toHow to Protect Yourself From Common Scams - Consumer Reports

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   Feb 1, 2022 · Here, how to spot some top scams, what to do if you've been targeted, and how to avoid fraudsters in the future. (All median loss figures below are from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network, 2020...

6. www.bbb.org › all › spot-a-scamBBB Tip: How to spot a fake review - Better Business Bureau

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   If you notice a product has several five-star or one-star reviews with just a word or two in the written portion of the review, or if the reviews use language that is generic, studded with...

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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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   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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   Are you looking at fake reviews?

   • If you notice a product has several five-star or one-star reviews with just a word or two in the written portion of the review, you may be looking at fake reviews. This is especially true if you notice multiple, similar reviews posted during a short window of time.

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   Are Author Solutions deceptive?

   • “Author Solutions preys upon the dreams of authors by selling them expensive services that sound exciting but do not actually sell any books. Their defense: They aren’t being deceptive because they aren’t trying to sell books.

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   Is Amazon Vine legit?

   • One example is Amazon Vine. This kind of program is usually legitimate and can be helpful, but if you notice almost every review of a product comes from someone who received a free product, think twice. It’s also good to take a look at the reviews overall.

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   Are free product reviews legit?

   • This kind of program is usually legitimate and can be helpful, but if you notice almost every review of a product comes from someone who received a free product, think twice. It’s also good to take a look at the reviews overall. If the only satisfied customer was the one who received a free product, it might not be worth buying.

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8. 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.