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DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Genre Library Solutions / genrelibrarysolutions.com Tries to Trick Us Into Removing Our Warning About Them; Gets Caught Committing Additional Fraud Instead!!!

Published on June 6, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Publishing Scams, writing scams

This company earned EXTRA negative exposure on WritersWeekly for trying to con us into removing our warning about them!

Yet ANOTHER “Book Fair” Scam!

Published on June 5, 2025 author scams, Publishing Scams, writing scams

“The company promises to display my book in a famous annual book fair…”

“Celebrity Author” Impersonators Are Fooling Unwary (Real!) Authors

Published on May 28, 2025 author scams, social media, writing career advice, writing scams

I have received a dozen emails over the past week from authors who were contacted by “celebrity” authors…

Is Your Favorite Writing Group on Facebook Being Moderated by a Scammer?

Published on May 14, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, copyrights, social media, writing career advice, writing scams

Did you know they have schools in Nigeria that teach kids how to run online scams? And, in some countries, it is considered honorable to rip off Americans. Who are YOU sending your money to?

I got a call from CBS Radio! Or, did I???

Published on May 13, 2025 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

“I suggested that he contact BookLocker’s Angela Hoy to discuss this opportunity for authors. This information made him nervous…”

Fraudulent “Recovery Firms” and “Law Firms” Are Scamming Previously Scammed Authors – by James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on May 12, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, legal, writing scams

These Predators are now posing as “recovery firms” and “law firms,” promising to recoup your swindled funds. Don’t fall for these relentless con artists!