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...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 27, 2026 | Blogs
Words With Friends (WWF) is more than just a Scrabble-style mobile game—it has become a popular hunting ground for romance-style scammers. For authors, especially those with public profiles, the risks are more serious than many realize. While the scam starts casually...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 25, 2026 | Blogs
The author community has seen a surge in “ARC platforms” claiming to be Amazon compliant while quietly operating as paid review funnels. One of the newest entrants is SoonABook, a website aggressively advertising on Facebook and promising authors fast, guaranteed...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 21, 2026 | Blogs
In recent years, a terrifying new form of cyber‑enabled extortion has exploded across India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa: loan‑app scams. These operations look like simple predatory lending at first glance, but beneath the surface they are something far darker...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 17, 2026 | Blogs
How Scammers Use Fake Prize Winnings to Drain Victims Financially The Publishers Clearing House (PCH) brand has been around for decades, famous for its Prize Patrol, oversized checks, and surprise home visits. That long‑standing reputation is exactly why scammers love...
