writing scams

EPISODE 37: BEWARE! New FAKE “Services” Being Offered to Authors By Scammers

Published on March 21, 2026 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, ghostwriting, legal, libel, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

They will even tell you that not buying some of these services could land you in jail!

Children Aren’t the Only Ones Being Sexploited by Scammers. It’s Happened to Some Authors, Too! – by Donna Deines

Published on March 20, 2026 author, author scams, legal, social media, writing scams

Some authors have admitted to us that they got “romantically involved” with their new “publisher,” and were later extorted in ways explained in this article.

I Am a Retired CEO and an Author, and I Was Targeted by a Retirement Account Scam – by Anonymous

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, legal, writing career advice, writing scams

Mysterious letters, confusing conversations, and a $7K bank withdrawal…

“How did a publishing scammer get my relative’s phone number?”

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, writing scams

Anybody can do it but we won’t share how online…

Shameless Scammer Publishing Mojo is at it again!!!

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

REPEAT AFTER US: Authors don’t pay to print copies for bookstores to sell! Bookstores do!!!

Could the Person Commissioning That Article Be a Swindler, Attempting to Get Your Bank Info.? – by Andrea Reynolds

Published on February 27, 2026 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

These 13 clues can save you!

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Question from an author: “I recently received an email from Barnes & Noble telling me to update my banking information…”

“A fake publisher scammed me out of $22,000. Can I deduct that from my taxable income?”

Published on February 6, 2026 author scams, legal, writing scams

In some cases, yes!

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here’s why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

Published on February 1, 2026 author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

This is one of the most important articles we’ve ever published. PLEASE SHARE IT!!

Could Worldwide Regulatory Fines Put Meta Out of Business? – by James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, legal, social media, writing scams

COMPLETE forfeiture or disgorgement of their criminal revenue stream is the only remedy. And, how about some jail time to boot?