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💙📚. Victoria Strauss is there to protect authors from scammers. Follow her! And check out Writer Beware, her blog
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victoriastrauss.com Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · Dec 2
Just emailed Grove Atlantic with info and documentation on this scam, about which I've gotten two recent reports. It's being run by publishing scammer WestPage Press. Impersonating publishers with fake contract offers is a very common ploy for this type of scam.
sgwong.com Sandra, present perfect @sgwong.com · Dec 1
ICYMI #WritingCommunity Grove Atlantic is trying to track down scammers, and if you've encountered them, they'd like your help

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December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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They used real publisher names. The deals were fake.

Two authors lost more than $164,000 to publishing scams that looked frighteningly legitimate.

New on Substack: how the scams worked—and the warning signs authors need to know.

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They Used Real Publisher Names. The Deals Were Fake.
Fake agents. Real publisher names. More than $164,000 lost before the truth came out.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Money is more important than people. #PublishingScams #InsuranceGouging #SnakeOil #AuthorBeware #ConsumerAlert dacairns.com.au/blog/f/snake...
September 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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This week @victoriastrauss.com of Writer Beware, talks about the increasingly sophisticated scams targeting authors. She also touches on the Anthropic copyright settlement issues affecting authors.
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Publishing Scams, AI Red Flags & How Authors Protect Themselves with Victoria Strauss
YouTube video by Angle on Writing and Selling Your Story
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September 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Authors are being targeted by online fraud, AI scams, and fake book promoters — and most don’t see it coming.

Full Podcast:
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February 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Are you querying for a literary agent or publisher? Beware of the many predators out there. No legitimate publisher or agent will require so much as one cent from you. SFWA's Writer Beware maintains a list of known frauds and scams:
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WRITER BEWARE® - SFWA
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May 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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If an award has 40 finalists per genre, it's not an award — it's a product. Ten red flags + a 90-second audit. channelstreetbooks.com/reading-room... #WriterBeware #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BookAwards #PublishingScams #CSBReadingRoom
Vanity Contests vs. Legitimate Awards: Ten Red Flags Every Writer Should Know – Channel Street Books
An award with 40 finalists per genre is not an award — it is a product. Ten red flags that separate legitimate literary awards from vanity contests, plus a 90-second audit.
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April 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Goodreads Groups Are Being Impersonated in Scam Emails Targeting Authors #GoodreadsScam #GoodreadsScammers #AuthorAlert #WritersBeware #PublishingScams #OnlineFraud #ProtectAuthors #ScamEmails #BookCommunity #AuthorSafety thevoiceofamylynn.wordpress.com/2026/06/22/g...
Goodreads Groups Are Being Impersonated in Scam Emails Targeting Authors
Scammers have begun impersonating legitimate Goodreads communities to target authors with fake “moderator invitations,” paid promotion offers, and fraudulent book‑event pitches. These emails do not…
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June 22, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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#PublishingScams #Writers

Aspiring writers, beware of publishing scams! Legitimate publishers never ask authors to pay to have their book published. Scammers promise retail access or movie adaptations etc!

Legit publishers pay authors, NOT the other way around. Don’t fall for these costly traps!
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December 7, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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Looking to become an indie author? Beware of self-publishing scams

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Looking to become an indie author? Beware of self-publishing scams - Scammers Uncovered
While self-publishing a book on Amazon’s Kindle Desktop Publishing (KDP) […]
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May 14, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Writer Beware's 2025 year-in-review is essential reading for authors. Victoria Strauss covers the biggest threats writers faced last year.
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Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review - Writer Beware
It’s been a busy year in writing scams (but then what year isn’t?). From the new AI marketing scams, to nasty contract clauses, to publishers behaving badly, to the biggest copyright infringement…
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February 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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New sophisticated publishing scam targets struggling authors on Amazon

Protect your books. Get the details rodraglin.substack.com/p/new-sophis...

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January 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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💙📚Self published authors are targeted by fraudsters. This recent article has great fraud prevention for all.

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June 3, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Today’s event will be recorded and then posted later as I don’t have enough Subscribers on YouTube yet to go LIVE with the event this morning #authorjenniferwestecott #westecottnovels #historicalromance #publishingscams #protectingyourself #romanceauthor
July 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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If your curious about this,go to my YouTube channel tomorrow after 730am to watch the full discussion. Here is the link to my YouTube: www.youtube.com/@authorjenni... or simply click this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQgi... #authorjenniferwestecott #westecottromancenovels #publishingscams
July 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM
angiemangino.bsky.social
Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware details two impersonation scams targeting writers — fake literary agent referrals and retired agent impersonations, both funneling toward paid editing fees. Worth sharing widely.
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Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For - Writer Beware
Impersonation scams in publishing tend to be variations on a theme, since the goal is always the same: to sell you something. In that sense, the scams below, which are aimed at tricking writers into…
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March 30, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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NEW Blog: The author, publishing, writing world may have reached Peak Scam. Pitching you that their “service” is essential … and it is not. Authors must be on alert. Read more... thebookshepherd.com/predatorsiny... #publishingscams #publishingpredators #author #publishing #book #scams
Yes Virginia …There Are Publishing Predators in Your Midst - The Book Shepherd
The author, publishing, writing world may have reached Peak Scam. Pitching you that their “service” is essential … and it is not. Authors must be on alert.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
vols71.bsky.social
💙📚 I’m a retired federal Special Agent and Certified Fraud Investigator. I’m also the spouse of an #author, tonibellon.com. Now I’m using my experience to help writers from being scammed.

This recent article has great fraud prevention

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Spammers and Scammers: How to Spot a Publishing Scam in 2026 — The Self-Publishing Advice Center
How to spot publishing scams, vanity presses, and bad actors in self-publishing. Red flags, 10 questions to ask any service, and free tools to protect yourself. From ALLi's Watchdog Desk.
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June 24, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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🚨 Authors, stay alert.

Not every publishing or marketing offer is what it seems. Watch for hidden fees, unrealistic promises, pressure tactics, and guaranteed success.

🔎 Verify.
📄 Read the fine print.
⚠️ Ask questions.

Your book deserves the right partner.

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August 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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I want to hear your thoughts. If you like this post, stop by the link and Comment at the bottom of my blog and start the conversation. #starttheconversation, #WritingCommunity, #BookSky, #Scammers, #PublishingScams, #ScamAlert, #StaySafeWriters, #VanityPress, #WriterBeware, #BlueSky, #AuthorSky
March of the Writers Day 24 – Writer’s Beware
Vanity presses prey on indie authors with false promises. Stay sharp, do your research, and never pay to be published! Knowledge is your best defense.
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March 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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⚠️ SCAM ALERT FOR WRITERS ⚠️ Writer Beware has uncovered a chilling new impersonation scam where fraudsters pretend to be famous authors! Their essential advice: "If a famous author calls, hang up." Learn how to protect yourself. buff.ly/J1l5qfe #PublishingScams #ScamAlert #WritingCommunity
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait.…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Are you an author concerned about scams that come your way and might be legitimate offers? How to tell the difference? Join the free MSI Press discussion group on January 11. Registration required.

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January 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Today's blog post, the next in the series, A Publisher's Conversation with Authors, focuses on scams -- how to tell if something is a scam: "If the offer is too good to be true..."

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December 11, 2024 at 5:28 AM
alliemccormackk.bsky.social
Are you querying for a literary agent or publisher? Beware of the many predators out there. No legitimate publisher or agent will require so much as one cent from you. SFWA's Writer Beware maintains a list of known frauds and scams:
sfwa.org/other-resou...
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WRITER BEWARE® - SFWA
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June 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM