by Rae Stonehouse | Sep 1, 2026 | Blogs
Gift‑card scams are exploding across creative industries — and authors are now squarely in the crosshairs. While these scams may look simple on the surface (“Buy a few cards and send the codes”), the implications for authors are far more serious than most realize....
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 28, 2026 | Blogs
Fake tech‑support scams are one of the oldest and most profitable digital fraud categories. They don’t specifically target authors the way publishing‑marketing scams do, but when they hit a writer, the damage can be far worse than a simple “computer cleanup” fee. A...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 25, 2026 | Blogs
Authors continue to report a growing wave of impersonation scams where fraudsters pose as well‑known film producers, directors, or studio executives. The latest example involves someone pretending to be David Heyman, founder of Heyday Films — the producer behind Harry...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 21, 2026 | Scam Analysis, Digital Safety & Data Protection
Sextortion emails are hitting authors again — and they’re getting bolder. I’ve broken down a recent example to show exactly how these scams work, the fear tactics they rely on, and how you can shut them down before panic sets in. Overview This case study documents a...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 18, 2026 | Blogs
Cryptocurrency‑related fraud continues to evolve, and one of the most persistent threats facing victims today is the rise of second‑stage recovery scams—fraudulent operations that target individuals after they have already suffered losses. These groups monitor social...
