A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
You’re not going to BELIEVE the dots we’ve connected!!!
author scams
11 Ways to Know If a “Publisher” is an Overseas Scammer (You’ll probably only need to check #1 to prove it!) – by Angela Hoy, Publisher
Remember that, just because a website isn’t doing ALL of these things does NOT mean they are legitimate!
Why Some Authors Forget Their Common Sense in the Drive to Get Published – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
How to avoid making book inebriation-induced mistakes on your publishing journey…
Pubishing Scam Victim Helps Us Uncover Seven More “Publishers” Who All Share the Same Phone Number!
Researching one publishing scammer leads to finding SEVEN MORE!
Scammers Are Offering to “Help” Scam Victims Get Refunds…For a Fee, of Course
They are preying on writing/publishing groups online, and even individual authors’ social media pages. They start by responding in an empathetic tone to the scam victim’s post…
Victoria Strauss Shares Why So Many Scams are Targeting Writers Right Now – In The News – 03/13/25
MORE: Ex-Facebook employee has published a tell-all book about the company; Books that were stolen by Nazis have been returned to their rightful owners; Arrest of Columbia anti-Israel activist not about free speech; Writer who wanted to ‘ram a knife down Jews’ throats’ acquitted by Belgian court; Guardian Media Group forced to apology and pay damaged for libel; Couple sues hotel after allegations made in Facebook group post; and ABC News is slashing more jobs.
“Hybrid Publisher” is the Most Abused Term (by scammers) in the Publishing Industry Right Now
I keep getting emailed by companies calling themselves “hybrid publishers.” What does that mean?
Do NOT Complain to People Who Have Honestly Exposed Your Illegal Activities Online – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Had they just skulked away, and not tried to intimidate me (a victim) and Angela (a journalist), there would only be…
“Where can I find a trustworthy book marketing company? I keep finding sharks.”
HINT: Do NOT hire anyone (and I mean ANYONE!!) running paid ads on Facebook right now! It’s a cesspool of fraud! Here’s who we recommend…
FACEBOOK’S FRAUD FIASCO: How Facebook is Profiting From Scam Publishers Targeting YOU on Its Platform – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (the owner of Facebook) is NOT immune from Federal criminal prosecution…