by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 16, 2026 | Blogs
As authors, we’re used to strangers sliding into our DMs. Sometimes it’s a reader. Sometimes it’s another writer. Sometimes it’s a bot trying to sell us book‑formatting services from a Gmail address created yesterday. And sometimes… it’s something a little different....
by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 11, 2026 | Blogs
“Let’s Move to WhatsApp” — Why This Simple Request Is a Major Scam Red Flag If you spend any time on Facebook Marketplace, LinkedIn, Instagram, dating apps, or even Craigslist, you’ve likely seen it: “I’m not on here much — can we move this to WhatsApp?” It...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 9, 2026 | Blogs
Scam Watch Update—June 09, 2026 Authors are facing a major wave of sophisticated scams, especially AI-powered ones that exploded in 2025 and continue into 2026. These target both new/self-published writers and established ones, preying on hopes for recognition,...
by Rae Stonehouse | Jun 2, 2026 | Blogs
Original Message: Re: Quick question about my book on Amazon in 2026 From: Joshua <joshuabookamazonexpert@gmail.com> Note: This is the third message from this individual within a month. Hello, I took one more look at my book, and honestly, it feels less like a...
by Rae Stonehouse | May 27, 2026 | Blogs
The Storyline Readers Book Club “Spotlight Feature” — A Closer Look at a Growing Author Scam If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is: The Storyline Readers Book Club “Spotlight” Scam You’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, navigated...
by Rae Stonehouse | May 20, 2026 | Blogs
Why Scammers Love Cryptocurrency to Target Authors: An Inside Look Hey there, fellow authors, freelancers, and creatives—welcome back to the Authors Against Scammers blog. If you’ve ever received a tantalizing email promising big advances, movie deals, or viral...
