by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 14, 2026 | Blogs
A real‑world example of how scammers now use AI to impersonate authors, build trust, and funnel victims toward paid schemes Introduction Scammers evolve. And in 2024–2026, they’ve evolved faster than most authors realize. This post documents a real AI‑assisted...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 10, 2026 | Blogs
Imagine receiving a frantic call from your child’s voice, crying that they’ve been in a terrible accident and need money immediately. Your heart races, your hands shake, and you’re ready to do anything to help. There’s just one problem: your...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 7, 2026 | Blogs
A new wave of 419 advance‑fee fraud emails is circulating, falsely claiming to come from Woodforest National Bank and signed by “Mr. James Dreibelbis.” The message promises an impossible $36 million ATM card, demands a $100 fee via cryptocurrency or gift cards, and...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Blogs
Overview A new wave of domain‑registration scams is circulating, targeting artists, small businesses, and independent creators. These emails appear formal and urgent, claiming that a company in China is attempting to register your brand name as a domain. The goal is...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 29, 2026 | Blogs
If you’re an author, photographer, musician, or small business owner, you need to know about a sophisticated phishing scam that’s exploding across the United States and internationally. The U.S. Copyright Office Email Scam is one of the most active fraud...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 26, 2026 | Blogs
If you’re a self‑published author, chances are you’ve received a voicemail from ReadersMagnet—usually an enthusiastic pitch about promoting your book at a “major trade fair” or featuring it in an “industry‑leading publication.” On the surface, it sounds flattering. In...
