by Rae Stonehouse | Sep 17, 2026 | Blogs
The “Author Spotlight Invitation” from a supposed organizer at Online book discussion is a textbook example of a modern author‑targeting scam. The message uses friendly language, vague praise, and a personal Gmail address to appear legitimate while offering an...
by Rae Stonehouse | Sep 12, 2026 | Blogs
New Scam Pattern Targeting Authors This week, I received an email that perfectly illustrates a fast‑growing scam trend targeting authors — especially those with newly released books. The message came from someone calling themselves “Marthy Beeny,” using a generic...
by Rae Stonehouse | Sep 12, 2026 | Blogs
Authors should treat any unsolicited “spotlight,” “interview,” or “feature” offers with caution — especially when the sender cannot be verified through legitimate channels. Scammers are increasingly using real book clubs, real communities, and real organizationsas...
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...
