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A Real Example of a Scam Copyright Infringement Accusation Email

Published on August 11, 2023 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing scams

I’ve written about this scam before. I received two such emails this past week. I’m sharing one of them with you today. They sure look legit! But, don’t fall for it.

When It Comes To Unsolicited Book Marketing Offers: Buyer Beware! By Alina Adams

Published on July 28, 2023 author scams, book marketing, complaints, writing scams

These guys were ready for me…

WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!

Published on July 28, 2023 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!

No, CBS Studios Did NOT Just Offer You a Movie Deal for Your Book!

Published on May 31, 2023 author scams, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Check out the signature at the end, along with the links about that person. Of course, that person is NOT who sent this email…

Where Can Writers REALLY Find High-Paying Work?

Published on May 27, 2023 author scams, diversify your writing income, specialty markets for writing, writing career advice, writing scams

Just a note to add another set of scams to watch out for.

One VERY Easy Way to Know If You’re Talking to a Scammer

Published on May 11, 2023 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The only thing these companies are good at is emptying authors’ wallets.

Yet Another “Publisher” is Telling Authors This Specific, Bald-faced Lie

Published on May 11, 2023 amazon, author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

They are pulling the same stunt as another firm we recently wrote about. And, they are both telling authors the same lie.

Author Contacts Me, Avoids Getting Scammed

Published on May 5, 2023 author, author scams, writing scams

If you believe that’s a real film producer contacting you about your book, you’re about to get scammed.

“My publisher went out of business…and a different publisher then contacted me?”

Published on February 23, 2023 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

It’s the same type of scam. This is how it works.

The Old Amazon Best Seller Scam is Still Happening! Don’t Be Sucked In!!

Published on October 13, 2022 author scams, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

Best seller lists are meant to portray an honest reflection of what the public in general is buying, not a façade of who is best at cheating the system.