author scams

WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!!! Scammer Words Stratum / wordsstratum.com Asks Us to Remove Warning about Another Scammer Because They’re Losing Money!!

Published on October 23, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“This has led to repeated misunderstandings and, in some cases, direct financial impact.”

WARNING about Pro Writers Network / prowritersnetwork.com, Page Solutions / pagesolutions.us, and Apex Digital Pro / apexdigitalpro.us

Published on October 23, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“Nothing makes sense anymore and I think I’m being scammed big time…”

Episode 24: AI-Generated Complimentary SCAM Emails – Authors, Don’t Be Fooled!!

Published on October 17, 2025 amazon, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

We’ve been shocked at how many authors are fooled by these “cold call” emails!

OPEN AND OBVIOUS DANGER! Gmail Email Scammers are Targeting MILLIONS of Authors! By James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on October 17, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You can’t fix stupid!

Scammers are Highjacking Authors’ Accounts, and Then Blackmailing Them!

Published on October 17, 2025 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Do NOT give your login info. to others! Period!!!

DON’T BE FOOLED! How AI Helps Scammers Write “False Praise” about Your Book!

Published on October 2, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

They sound so convincing and the praise is awesome! But, THEY NEVER READ YOUR BOOK!!!

Was YOUR Book Pirated by This AI Company? You Might Get $3K!

Published on October 2, 2025 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing career advice

They’re estimating half a million books were affected! Learn how the AI company got those files!

“Who can I trust?!” This is a Question We’re Receiving from Authors DAILY Now!

Published on September 25, 2025 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

REPEAT AFTER US: Spammers are scammers!

I Was Scammed for $18K by Ashbery Publishing / AshberyPublishing.com / ashbery-publishing.com

Published on September 18, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

When she refused to pay an additional $12,000, they pressured her to “find the money” anyway. They also took control of her website domain and social media accounts!

Could The Publishing Scammer I Foolishly Hired Steal My Manuscript?

Published on September 18, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, writing scams

Can they steal my book? That’s almost more important to me than stealing my identity.