by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 14, 2026 | Blogs
Fake bank‑inspector scams—also known as bank examiner or bank investigator scams—are one of the longest‑running impersonation frauds still active today. They traditionally target seniors, but the tactics used in these schemes overlap heavily with the impersonation,...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 11, 2026 | Blogs
Every author knows the thrill of seeing a new message pop into their inbox — maybe it’s a reader, a reviewer, or someone who discovered your work and wants to connect. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’ve learned to weaponize that hope. One of the more...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 7, 2026 | Scam Watch
In an era where publishing impersonation scams have grown increasingly sophisticated, the most revealing insights often come not from abstract warnings but from real interactions. The following case study examines a complete email exchange with an individual posing as...
by Rae Stonehouse | Aug 4, 2026 | Blogs
Website hacking isn’t just something that happens to big corporations, hospitals, or government agencies. Small websites—including author sites—can and do get compromised. While full‑blown ransom attacks aren’t the most common scam authors face, they’re real enough to...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 29, 2026 | Blogs
Hey, fellow authors and creatives—welcome to the Authors Against Scammers blog. If you’ve ever felt that rush of excitement from an unexpected message promising publication, a film deal, or big-time recognition, you’re not alone. Scammers are masters at...
